The Worshipbook ‎#523

523. O My Soul, Bless God, the Father

1 O my soul, bless God, the Father;
All within me, bless his name;
Bless the Father, and forget not
All his mercies to proclaim.

2 He forgives all your transgressions,
Each disease he gently heals;
He redeems you from destruction,
And with you so kindly deals.

3 Far as east from west is distant,
He has put away our sin;
Like the pity of a father
Has the Lord's compassion been.

4 As it was without beginning,
So it lasts without an end;
To their children's children ever
Shall his righteousness extend:

5 Unto such as keep his covenant
And are steadfast in his way;
Unto those who still remember
His commandments and obey.

6 Bless the Father, all his creatures,
Ever under his control,
All throughout his vast dominion;
Bless the Father, O my soul.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O my soul, bless God, the Father
• Title: O My Soul, Bless God, the Father
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Sacraments: Baptism; Acts of the Church: The Marriage Service
• Source: Para. in The Book of Psalms, 1871; alt.

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, 1715
• Notes: Adapted in Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1861