A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#465

465. Praise Ye the Lord

Heralds of creation! cry,—
Praise the Lord, the Lord most high!
Heaven and earth! obey the call;
Praise the Lord, the Lord of all.

For He spake, and forth from night
Sprang the universe to light;
He commanded,—nature heard,
And stood fast upon His word.

Praise Him, all ye hosts above;
Spirits perfected in love!
Sun and moon! your voices raise;
Sing, ye stars! your Maker’s praise.

Earth! from all thy depths below,
Ocean’s hallelujahs flow;
Lightning, vapor, wind, and storm,
Hail and snow! His will perform.

Birds! on wings of rapture soar,
Warble at His temple’s door;
Joyful sounds from herds and flocks,
Echo back, ye caves and rocks!

High above all height His throne;
Excellent His name alone;
Him let all His works confess!
Him let all His children bless!

Text Information

• First Line: Heralds of creation! cry
• Title: Praise Ye the Lord
• Author: Montgomery
• Meter: 7s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Public Domain.

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