Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#45

45. Praise, O praise our God and King

1 Praise, O praise our God and king:
hymns of adoration sing:

Refrain:
for his mercies still endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

2 Praise him that he made the sun
day by day his course to run: [Refrain]

3 And the silver moon by night,
shining with her gentle light: [Refrain]

4 Praise him that he gave the rain
to mature the swelling grain: [Refrain]

5 And has bid the fruitful field
crops of precious increase yield: [Refrain]

6 Praise him for our harvest-store;
he has filled the garner-floor; [Refrain]

7 And for richer food than this,
pledge of everlasting bliss: [Refrain]

8 Glory to our bounteous king;
glory let creation sing:
glory to the Father, Son,
and blessed Spirit, Three-in-One.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise, O praise our God and King
• Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821–77) (altd.)
• Refrain First Line: for his mercies still endure
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 136
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: Harvest
• Notes: Alternative tune: 30 MONKLAND

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA (ST BONIFACE)
• Composer (melody): Justin Heinrich Knecht (1752–1817)
• Meter: 77 77
• Incipit: 32135 43671 27651
• Key: G Major or modal