Sing to the Lord, Ye Distant Lands Top Pick
SATB and Organ. Thom's own hymn tune Vanlaningham provides the impetus for this rousing anthem. Great fun to sing! Part of our Chorister Collection, our series of masterworks that are adapted for use with children or even soloists! Curated and edited by Thom Pavlechko.
Text: Psalm 96 - Isaac Watts
Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands,
in every tone and tongue;
God's all embracing grace demands
a new and nobler song.
Let heav'n proclaim a joyful day,
let joy be felt and seen;
let cities shine in bright array,
and fields wear cheerful green.
Let an unusual joy surprise
the islands of the sea;
let mountains sink,
let valleys rise, prepare his way.
Say to to the the nations, Jesus reigns,
God's almighty Son.
Yield to his rule; for Love sustains,
and grace surrounds the throne.
Behold he comes! Christ comes to bless,
to share the love of God;
he shows the world God's righteousness,
and sends the truth abroad.
Sing to the Lord, ye distant land,
in every tone and tongue;
God's all embracing grace demands
a new and nobler song.