Holy God, We Praise Your Name ('Grosser Gott') (Dickson Chan, St Michael's Catholic, Lane Cove)

Dickson Chan plays 'Holy God, We Praise Your Name' on the 1976 George Fincham & Sons organ of St Michael's Catholic Church, Lane Cove. The original German words of this hymn - based on the 'Te Deum' - are attributed to Ignace Franz (1719-1790). They were translated into English by American Roman catholic priest Clarence Walworth (1820-1900). Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you. All on earth your sceptre claim; all in heaven above adore you. Infinite your vast domain; everlasting is your reign. Hark, the glad celestial hymn angel choirs above are raising; cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heavens with sweet accord: 'Holy, holy, holy Lord.' Lo, the apostolic train joins your sacred name to hallow; prophets swell the glad refrain, and the white-robed martyrs follow; and from morn to set of sun, through the church the song goes on. Glory through eternity: Spirit, Word, and blest Creator, God of gracious tenderness, at your feet we sinners gather; light and mercy, now, we pray, give your people for this day. Details of the organ can be found at: https://www.sydneyorgan.com/StMichael... The recording was made on 7 September 2024.