Many and Great, O God

Many and great, O God, are Thy things,
Maker of earth and sky;
Thy hands have set the heavens with stars;
Thy fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at Thy Word the waters were formed;
Deep seas obey Thy voice.

Grant unto us communion with Thee,
Thou star abiding One;
Come unto us and dwell with us;
With Thee are found the gifts of life,
Bless us with life that has no end,
Eternal life with Thee.

Author: Joseph R. Renville

Year: 1842

This is a Dakota hymn (original title: 'Wakantanka taku nitawa') translated into English by Philip Frazier in 1929. The lyrics are based on the work of Joseph Renville (1779–1846), a Dakota missionary and translator.