Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#564

564. O Exalt and Praise the Lord

1 O exalt and praise the Lord,
Laud His Name forevermore,
Gratefully with one accord
With the angels Him adore;
Thank Him for the faithfulness
Wherewith He His witnesses,
Who in heaven are perfected,
Through great tribulation led.

2 May we always have in view
The example of our Lord,
Faithfully His steps pursue,
Giving heed unto His word;
May we tread the narrow path,
Not unfruitful in the faith,
And unto the end endure,
Making our election sure.

3 Let us call to mind with joy
Those who have before us gone,
Who obtained the victory
Through the blood of Christ alone;
That we all may zealously
Imitate their constancy,
Till we too the prize receive
And with them in glory live.

Text Information

• First Line: O exalt and praise the Lord
• Title: O Exalt and Praise the Lord
• Author: Petrus Herbert, -1571 (1566)
• Recast: Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835 (1789)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Life to Come
• Source: M. tr., 1754

Tune Information

• Name: GOUDIMEL
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Adapted from Genevan Psalter of 1562; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784

Tune Information:

Geht, erhölt die Majestät; (205, A)