The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#291

291. O Bless the Lord, My Soul!

1 O bless the Lord, my soul!
Let all within me join,
And aid my tongue to bless His Name,
Whose favors are divine.

2 O bless the Lord, my soul!
Nor let His mercies lie
Forgotten in unthankfulness,
And without praises die.

3 'Tis He forgives thy sins;
'Tis He relieves thy pain;
'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses,
And makes thee strength again.

4 He crowns thy life with love,
When ransomed from the grave.
He that redeemed my soul from death
Hath sovereign power to save.

5 He fills the poor with good;
He gives the sufferers rest;
The Lord hath judgments for the proud,
And justice for the opprest.

6 His wondrous works and ways
He made by Moses known,
But sent the world His truth and grace
By His belovèd Son.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O bless the Lord, my soul!
• Title: O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  John 1:17
• Topic: Worship: Prayer and Praise; A Day of Thanksgiving or a Harvest Festival; Church, Dedications; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1770)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major