Common Praise ‎#570

570. Sing to the Lord a joyful song

1 Sing to the Lord a joyful song,
lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
to us his gracious gifts belong,
to him our songs of love and praise.

2 For life and love, for rest and food,
for daily help and nightly care,
sing to the Lord, for he is good,
and praise his name, for it is fair.

3 For strength to those who on him wait,
his truth to prove, his will to do,
sing to our God, for he is great;
trust in his name, for it is true.

4 For joys untold, that from above
cheer those who love his sweet employ,
sing to our God, for he is Love,
exalt his name, for it is Joy.

5 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth,
whom angels serve and saints adore,
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
to whom be praise for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing to the Lord a joyful song
• Author: J. S. B. Monsell, 1811-1875
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 John 4:8
  ;
  Isaiah 40:31
  ;
  Matthew 11:25
  ;
  Psalm 95:1-2
  ;
  Psalm 100
  ;
  Psalm 145:9
• Topic: Proper 12: Year B

Tune Information

• Name: SOLEMNIS HÆC FESTIVITAS
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Paris Gradual, 1685