I believe that Book of Science needs to become part of religious worship because the Book of Science is true, and all truth is of God. We need hymns that draw not only from the beautiful passages from the Bible, but also from the majestic realities of the universe.
This is a hymn written by me and my brother Brian Nelson, titled Praise God, the Lord of Space and Time. Here I interweave our knowledge of the universe with the beliefs of the Christian faith. I offer this song as the final post of the series Two Books of God.
My hope is that – whatever sacred text you read – the Book of Science will be a trusted guide that explains new dimensions of God and points out the glories of the Universe. May the God of your understanding keep you in awe and wonder always.
Praise God, the Lord of Space and Time
Praise God, the Lord of space and time,
Who made the earth and sky,
The One who set the stars aflame
And lifted mountains high.
Praise God, who made the tree of life
And sowed the world with flowers.
Who formed the beasts and gave them food
And made all good things ours.
Praise God, the Seeker of the lost
Who clothed himself in flesh.
The One named Jesus died for us
And left all creatures blessed.
Praise Christ, the King, who shall return
To make creation new.
The universe will hum with joy
And trees sing allelu.
Text: Eric D. Nelson, b. 1963
Tune: GALILEO, 86 866; Brian J. Nelson, b. 1967
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