O God Beyond All Praising (Arr. R. Hobby for Choir, Organ & Brass)

O God beyond all praising,
 We worship you today
 And sing the love amazing
 That songs cannot repay
 For we can only wonder
 At every gift you send
 At blessings without number
 And mercies without end
 We lift our hearts before you
 And wait upon your word
 We honor and adore you
 Our great and mighty Lord.
 The flower of earthly splendor
 In time must surely die
 Its fragile bloom surrender to you
 The Lord most high
 But hidden from all nature
 The eternal seed is sown
 Though small in mortal stature
 To heaven's garden grown
 For Christ the Man from heaven
 From death has set us free
 And we through him
 Are given the final victory!
 Then hear, O gracious Savior
 Accept the love we bring
 That we who know your favor
 May serve you as our king
 And whether our tomorrows
 Be filled with good or ill
 We'll triumph through our sorrows
 And rise to bless you still
 To marvel at your beauty
 And glory in your ways
 And make a joyful duty
 Our sacrifice of praise.