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Original song. Psalm 65. A dialogue between soloist and congregation. (Hear an audio excerpt in the product description below.) Lyrics:    Cantor: Praise is due to you, O God, our Beloved. To you alone we devote our lives. O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come.        Congregation (Refrain):     The river of God is full of water.     Praise to you, O God!     By mighty deeds you deliver us. You are the hope of all people on earth. ...Refrain     Morning and evening resound with joy. We are silent in awe. —Refrain     You bless the earth and water it, granting the blessing of bountiful growth. ...Refrain     Meadows and wilderness overflow, wearing their finest in joy. ...Refrain     When the depth of our sin overwhelms us, you forgive all our transgressions. How blessed we are, O God, that you hold us near your heart. ...Refrain