Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#104

104. Psalm 148

1 The Lord of heaven confess,
on high his glory raise.
Him let all angels bless,
him all his armies praise.
Him glorify
sun, moon and stars;
ye higher spheres,
and cloudy sky.

2 From God your beings are,
him therefore famous make;
you all created were,
when he the word but spake.
And from that place,
where fixed you be
by his decree,
you cannot pass.

3 Praise God from earth below,
ye dragons, and ye deeps:
fire, hail, clouds, wind, and snow,
whom in command he keeps.
Praise ye his name,
hills great and small,
trees low and tall;
beasts wild and tame;

4 All things that creep or fly.
ye kings, ye vulgar throng,
all princes mean or high;
both men and women young,
even young and old,
exalt his name;
for much his fame
should be extolled.

5 Oh, let God's name be praised
above both earth and sky;
for he his saints hath raised,
and set their horn on high;
even those that be
of Israel's race,
near to his grace.
The Lord praise ye.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord of heaven confess
• Title: Psalm 148
• Meter: 6666 4444
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Psalm 148
• Topic: Angels; Creation; Praise; Unity of Humanity
• Source: The Scottish Psalter 1929

Tune Information

• Name: ST. JOHN (Havergal)
• Composer (attributed to): William Henry Havergal (1793-1870)
• Meter: 6666 4444
• Key: D Major
• Source: The Parish Choir, vol. III, 1851
• Notes: A lower setting may be found at 149