Listen to "God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises" (4 MB mp3)

Performed by Calvin College Capella Choir
Conductor: Joel Navarro
Organist: John Van Buiten

150th Anniversary Congregational Song Search

The anniversary committee is pleased to announce a winner in the song-writing competition. "God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises," written by Bert Polman, was selected by a three-judge panel, from 50 strong entries. Four other songs were also given honorable mention.

God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises
Text by Bert Polman
Tune - Nettleton (usually associated with "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing")

  1. God, we sing your glorious praises
    as we tell your awesome deeds:
    you have fashioned all creation
    and you meet each creature's needs.
    We rejoice in how your people
    tasted your great faithfulness;
    graced through every generation,
    we your mighty acts profess.

  2. We remember, God, your covenant
    which extends from heaven to earth;
    how Christ's death and resurrection
    conquers sin, renews our birth.
    Thank you for this gospel message
    which inspires your church to preach
    grace to every generation
    in our deeds and in our speech.

  3. Fueled by power from your Spirit
    we commit ourselves anew
    to be faithful to your gospel
    in the daily work we do.
    We will shout your glorious praises,
    telling all who have not heard:
    grace for every generation
    is embodied in your Word.

  4. Lord, we offer you our worship
    as we celebrate your grace
    which you shower on your people
    gathered here and everyplace.
    Blessed by water, Word, and table,
    we, your church, now pledge to share
    grace through every generation
    in our witness, work, and prayer.

Text © 2006 Faith Alive Christian Resources
[Christian Reformed churches have free use of this composition for worship and other gatherings.   All others who desire to use this piece must have a valid CCLI or OneLicense.net license,  include their number on the copy, and report the songs usage,  or have received permission from Faith Alive Christian Resources 1-800-333-8300.]

Audio Files and Printed Sheet Music of Top Five Winning Entries

God, We Sing Your Glorious Praises,
by Bert Polman
Sheet Music    MP3

Grace Through Every Generation,
by Susan Greydanus
Sheet Music   MP3

O God, We Come to Celebrate,
by Larry Visser
Hymn: Sheet Music   MP3*
Choral Anthem:  Sheet Music  MP3*

One Generation Will Call to the Next,
by Greg Scheer
Sheet Music   MP3

Our World Belongs to God,
by Amy Brown
Sheet Music   MP3


*Performed with the LaGrave Chancel Choir, directed by Merle Mustert, organist Larry Visser.