858. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Let all who hear now to his temple draw near,
joining in glad adoration!

2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things is wondrously reigning
and, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen all that is needful has been
sent by his gracious ordaining?

3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
as with his love he befriend you.

4 Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him!
Let the amen sound from his people again.
Gladly forever adore him!

Text Information
First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
Title: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
Meter: 14 14 4 7 8
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Praise, Thanksgiving
Tune Information
Name: LOBE DEN HERREN
Meter: 14 14 4 7 8
Key: F Major
Source: Ernewerten Gesangbuch, Part II, Stralsund, 1665



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