Ecumenical Praise ‎#98

98. Praise to God

1 Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father!
Praise to thee.

2 Guide and prosper the nations, rulers and people:
Praise to thee.

3 May the truth in its beauty flourish triumphant:
Praise to thee.

4 May the mills bring us bread, for food and for giving:
Praise to thee.

5 May the good be obeyed, and evil be conquered:
Praise to thee.

6 Give us laughter, and set us gaily rejoicing:
Praise to thee.

7 Peace on earth, and goodwill, be ever among us.
Praise to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to God, in the highest, Bless us, O Father!
• Title: Praise to God
• Translator: Percy Dearmer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977
• Topic: The Goodness and Providence of God
• Source: Traditional Russian
• Copyright: Words from THE OXFORD BOOK OF CAROLS by permission of Oxford University Press.

Tune Information

• Name: RASUMOVSKY
• Composer: Yakushkin (1815)
• Arranger: Ronald Arnatt
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Music Copyright © 1977 in ECUMENICAL PRAISE by Agape (A Division of Hope Publishing Co.); International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved.
• Notes: Available as an SATB anthem AG 7322 from Agape.