A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship ‎#LXVII

LXVII. Long as we live we'll bless thy name

1 Long as we live, we'll bless thy name,
Great King, and God of love!
Our work and joy shall be the same,
In the bright world above.

2 Thy grace shall dwell upon our tongues;
And, while our lips rejoice,
The men, who hear our sacred songs,
Shall join their cheerful voice.

3 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name,
And children learn thy ways;
Ages to come thy truth proclaim,
And nations sound thy praise.

4 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date,
Shall thro' the world be known;
Thine arm of pow'r, thy heav'nly state,
With publick splendour shown.

5 The world is govern'd by thy hands,
The people rul'd by love;
And thine eternal kingdom stands,
Though rocks and hills remove.

Text Information

• First Line: Long as we live we'll bless thy name
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: General Forms of Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise to the great and good God

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