This was the first hymn I fell in love with when I just became a believer in 1986. A gentleman at my job handed me a little casette tape with music from his chuch's choir and I must have worn it out listening to it over and over again. The way I began to think about whether there was a God or not was as follows: on a night when my parents came to visit from out of town, my mom and I slept in my bed under a window. Right before I fell asleep, my mother (who was a beliver and had been praying for me ) began to talk about the stars we could see and how it must have been marvelous the way God made all that is in the skies. I began to almost see with my mind's eye what seemed to be the formation of planets and constellations as I fell asleep. From that night I began my search and found Jesus!! Or, shoudl I say, He found me. Praise the Lord I found this song performed so beautifully by this choir, it sounds exactly like the one I heard so many times so many years ago. I believe it was a baptist church in San Antonio TX that was on that long-lost cassette tape. I played it for my husband last night, as I heard it for the first time now, and it brought us both to tears. Thank you Jesus for giving this talent to people, to write such a song and for these beautiful voices to perform it so magnificentrly. God bless you, the director, the pastor of that church, all that attend there. Our God reigns!!!!

As a member of the sanctuary choir of South Shores Church in Dana Point,CA., this is the most moving song I have ever sung. It was many years before I could get through it without crying. I feelGod's presence every time I hear it May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight oh Lord my God .

If Tom Fettke had never composed another piece, this anthem would have been enough. It's been a favorite of mine for years, one of the most powerful pieces I've heard or sung.

I had the privilege of singing this with our church in Texas over 30 years ago. It has carried me so many times over the years. The last night before we moved to California to folliw the Lord's leading I stood oitside the choir room listening in tears as they practiced this oiece for yet another performance. We had no idea what was facing us in California but we knew with absolute assurance Who was calling us t9 serve Him here. It has been a journey but one with tremendous blessings and continual peace knowing He is always with us. God's love and faithfulness to His children is truly amazing. We are blessed beyond measure.

The BEST choral song for choirs around the world!

Thank you so much for this beautiful rendition of our song. That’s exactly how we wanted it to sound....like a call to worship!

Can't wait to sing it with the Angels in Glory!

I sang this song in College, way back in 1984. Every time I'm camping and see Stars, I end up thinking of and singing this song. Love it. The beauty of creation just lifts my spirit and makes me want to sing and rejoice.

A cousin sang this song at Mom's funeral, still moves me deeply after more than 20 years.

Alleluia! God is Almighty and his Glory is seen throughout His universe!! I had the privilege of singing this twice with my Choir Director who is now in heaven. I will sing it again with Carleda Hutton soon. Thank you God for giving Tom Fettke such talent and ability to praise Your name in choral music. Amen!!

I have had the joy of singing this in church choir a few times and it is a most beautiful and moving rendition and expression of Psalm 8! To God be the Glory!

To sing this in a choir of voices lifted to God, fills your heart to overflowing~ transcending!!

“May that be the desire of our hearts, to lead some soul out of darkness to the light, out of bondage to liberty, to lead some poor wanderer out of the darkness of this world to the blessed Gospel. Amen.” (DL Moody)

Oh Lord our God little children praise you perfectly....and so would we🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

When I finally had the chance to go out and stare into the night sky and see a sea of stars, I were reminded of this song and truly I felt humbled. This song manages to seep into my soul and I'll forever cary it as a part of my ideal, I am now one step closer to knowing who I am.

I just cried. This piece is so beautiful. For the first time ever in my life, I learned how to appreciate christian songs

Beautiful!!!!!

Tom Fettke what a man blessed by God for writing. I remember singing that as a tenor. Was Magical Spirit filled song

This song never grows old. One of my favorite ever since I joined the choir when I was in gradeschool.

One day I wish I could attend this kind of this massive choir programme. If not, may be I will sing a song in heaven before the heavenly thorn where Jesus will sit.

Our humble choir will be privileged to sing this in our Baptist church tomorrow. This beautiful anthem literally give me goose bumps. I kid you not! Thank You Jesus!

First heard this song at a baccalorette ceremony and now I’m approaching my own college graduation. Hope this song is played!!! What an amazing way to worship God!!!

We played this at church yesterday! We have a full choir and orchestra and a pipe organ. It sounded amazing! That’s not just my ego, everyone did amazing! My mom said that it sound like heaven. I love this piece!

I had to rewind so many times. So beautiful. My tears ..

This is one of my favorite songs from my days as a choir member. My voice won't allow me to sing it anymore, but in my heart I can still sing it at the top of my lungs, with a huge smile that radiates the joy and majesty of His name and many glorious attributes!

Thus saith the Lord: Wherefore He saith, "Awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." Ephesians 5: 14 "...Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world." John 1: 29

What a glorious gathering of voices! My heart cries! My heart sings! O Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!

I remember singing this song at ACSI MusiCal in San Jose, in the mid-80’s, with Tom directing us. Great memories.

Attending a memorial service several years ago, I fell in love with this song. It was performed by a quartet but the message range powerfully in my soul. The words were printed on the obituary which made the experience all the more worshipful. Still today it remains a part of my playlist. Hallelujah!

Our choir has sung this anthem many times over the years and I never tire of it! I remember learning it just after it's 1979 release, in the early 80's, and performing it at festival, which you see so rarely these days. What an awe-inspiring anthem. It just shows you what can happen when we put to music and sing God's word back to Him!!

I sang this song in choir 30 years ago and loved it so much I did it with my own highschool choir when I became a teacher. Such a powerful song. Fun to sing and to conduct.

One of my favorite songs and have had the honor of singing it many times. This one is well done.

To listening this heavenly music made me to cry, and think in the beauty, the majesty and the perfection displayed in the whole creation of God. This accompaniment by piano and organ... I have not words to describe how much I am thrilled.

When I sing this, it wells up within in me like a fountain of music.

When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of your fingers The moon and stars suspended in space O what is man (O what is man?) That you are mindful of him? You have given him a crown of glory and honor And have made him a little lower than the angels. You have put him in charge of all creation The beasts of the field The birds of the air The fish of the sea But what is man (O what is man?) O what is man that you are mindful of him? O Lord Our God The majesty and glory of your name Transcends the earth And fills the heavens. O Lord Our God Little children praise you perfectly And so would we And so would we. Alleluia Alleluia The majesty and glory of your name Alleluia Alleluia The majesty and glory of name Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia! Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Oh me. I cried my eyes out. So beautiful.

This song never fails to bring me into worship of the Lord, and I must agree that this is the best version I've heard this far.

Wonderful praise to our God and Eternal Father, blessings to the coreautas, Orquesta and the Director of this symphony, cordial greetings a fraternal hug from Lima Peru.

Whenever we sing this, it feels great.

Alleluia, Yes, a thousand times…

This has to be among my top 3 favorite choir anthems of all time. So incredibly beautiful.

This is a beautiful way to sing Psalm 8 and I use it often to center my thoughts during personal worship. Though I've heard it and sung it often, it never fails to move me. As someone else wrote, I think this will be sung around God's throne in His kingdom. To the praise of His glory!

I am a baritone..we sing this piece for God

Just heard this on the radio in the car. Pulled it up on utube and literally brought tears to my eyes. It is Majestic.

I love love love this piece. Praise God!

My church choir sang this in church a few weeks ago. Love this song.

So beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. God Bless.

this goes straight into my heart. All glory to God. Thank you Tom Fetke

Absolutely beautiful and exquisite! Greetings from the UK

I will be singing this piece this coming Sunday with a small choir. It overwhelms me with joy and praise for our marvelous Lord. It is just beautiful! Praise God for providing the gifts for the composers - David (Psalm 8) and Tom.

O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. 6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: 7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; 8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. (PSALM 8)

Moved to tears~so beautiful and true. Who is this King of glory that he should be mindful of me? Hallelujah! Hallejuah!

I feel like im listening to angels singing! Praise God for beautiful voices that gives Glory to God!

In His Presence.....it is enough.

Sooo beautiful... Like all Angels also sang with them.. Praise God

This is one of my favorite songs...so deeply moving. This is the best version that I've heard. Thank you for sharing!

THE HYMN IS JUST BEATIFUL

Daniel 7:10 “A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him: thousand thousands ministered unto Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.”

Tom Fettke had a gift from God. His compositions and arrangements are beautiful and so worship inspiring.

My favorite anthem at my church

Praise God! Glory to the Lord!

Magnífico, extraordinario, genial. Una obra maestra inspirada en la poesía bíblica.

Very heartwarming piece. Moving indeed. Thank you Tom...

Very very beautiful.

The hymn or choral arrangement sounds as if Tom was standing near the Seraphim in a worship experience before the Almighty. Beautiful, lofty and reflective of Psalms 8.

Glory! Just what my thirsty soul needed. Thank you so much.

The first time I heard this piece which sung beautifully by a choir at a monastery in my hometown. I fell in love with the song and the lyrics.

The church choir sung this when I was growing up in the 80's. Almost 40 years later, it's still one of the most powerful pieces of music I can remember. Love the whole song, but from 2:17 on is pure magic.

Love this over and over

I've sung this with a choir and how hard it is to sing without tears. Magnificent

I conduct this beautiful song with our men's chorus. Members of the chorus know that it is my favourite. I love it. Thank Mr. Fettke for this wonderful gift of song. God bless.

Yes, thank you Father for ears to hear this praise and worship to the Majesty and Glory of Your Holy, Loving and All-Mighty Everlasting Name... How You are loved by us, Your Creation.

perfectly heavenly - thank you

Yes, just beautiful

Praise God. ✝️🙏🌹

As a member of the Saint Andrew United Methodist Church of Panama City, FL, we performed this arrangement for the first time under the direction of Norman Hair. It was our favorite song to perform. It fills my spirit each time I hear it. We were able to perform it as a mass choir - ecumenical with all denominations who wanted to hear it. It was magnificent! Probably one of the most beautiful arrangements ever composed by Tom Fetke, in my most humble opinion of course. Listen to it and see if you do not agree.

Revelation 4 tells us what God centered worship is really like! 🙌 🙏 🌠

There is one thing about this anthem that is unique. Even if this is performed by a small choir of about 20 - 25 singers, the anthem's impact is in no way diminished. It still sounds "large" - and this is how a successfully composed anthem should look like.

This song makes us feel in heavenly atmosphere. Praise God!!!!!!

This is so beautiful. I have loved it for many years but it makes me sad because the Lord gave us dominion over the earth but we have wrecked it. Please can we listen to the words & make the Lord proud that he put us in charge of our world.

As soon as this video began to play I recognized it as my favorite piece from a tape I had years ago. It has been a long time since I have heard it and I am so very glad to hear it again. Thanks to KZfaq for including it in the miraculous playlist that I came across this morning. I really needed all the hymns that I have been listening and crying to for the last hour. Thank you, Lord, for reaching out to me through the music that is able to get through to my very bruised heart as nothing else does!

this song always makes me grateful

and thank you Rick Wigginton for your gift to teach...this song taught us at BGBC how to feel and experience God's LOVE!

It's been years since I was part of Lake's choir but I still sing this by heart. Such worship!

Goosebumps as soon as the piano starts. 🙏👏

One of the most beautiful anthems ever. I have even sung it as a solo. Difficult to get all the way through without tears. Thank you Tom Fettke.

A bit of heaven to hear this glorious and inspiring anthem!!! I never tire of it ever!!!!

what a perfect hymn.

This is the best version of this song. I love this song!!!

Sang this with the choir, at the church I go to, for today's services. Such a powerful anthem.

We're singing this at a funeral tomorrow.

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. I'll have this performance with me all day today.

To God all the glory. Wonderful performance I cannot stop listening.

im touched with the performance. great arrangement :)

Very nice recording - good blend, nice dynamics. I love this piece.

Such "God-anointed" music composition. I feel so blessed to listen to and ponder the lyrics.

SUCH a beautiful piece, sung by incredibly blended voices. Absolutely lovely.

Wow this is so perfect i loved it.. Beautiful

Beautiful. My average size choir has sung this anthem. No comparison but the message is the same. I will listen to this many times.

WHAT A BLESSING!!! PRAISE THE LORD!