<p>Responsive Reading Based on Psalm 8</p><p>This psalm MAY have more to do with Adam (“what is man”); for the purposes of reading aloud in worship, the un-gendered wording may be more effective. When WE read the word “man” in worship, we tend to think of that as over-against woman… and most of us try to avoid that!</p><p>Leader: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! People: You have set your glory high above the heavens. Leader: When I look to the heavens, I see the work of your fingers. People: In the heavens, you have established the moon and the stars. Leader: What are human beings that you should pay attention to us? People: Why would you care about us mortals? Leader: You have made us a little lower than the angels. People: You have crowned us with glory and honor. Leader: You have given us dominion over the works of your hands. People: You have put all things under our care, Leader: All sheep and oxen… People: The beasts of the field… Leader: The birds of the air… People: The fish of the sea. Leader: All these things you have put under our care. People: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth!</p><p>Hymns/Songs: “How Great Thou Art” “My God, How Wonderful You Are” “How Majestic Is Your Name”</p><p>Anthem – “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name”</p>