Text Based On Jeremiah Chapter 51 (KJV)
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

Words: Catherine C. Arnott: 1967
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven: 1770-1827
Hymn to Joy (87.87.D)
Lyrics/Verses/Key/v3/F/ PDF Score

GOD, WHO STRETCHED THE SPANGLED HEAVENS

1.   God, who stretched the spangled heavens, infinite in time and place, Flung the suns in burning radiance through the silent fields of space; We, Thy children in Thy likeness, share inventive powers with Thee, Great Creator, still creating, show us what we yet may do.

2.   We have ventured worlds undreamed of since the childhood of our race, Known the ecstasy of winging through untraveled realms of space; Probed the secrets of the atom, yielding unimagined power, Facing us with life’s destruction or our most triumphant hour

3.   As each far horizon beckons, may it challenge us anew, Children of creative purpose serving others, honouring you. May our dreams prove rich with promise, each endeavour well begun, Great Creator, give us guidance till our goals and Thine are one.