Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#174

174. Praise ye the Lord! 'tis good to raise

1 Praise ye the Lord! 'tis good to raise
Your hearts and voices in His praise;
His nature and His works invite
To make this duty our delight.

2 He formed the stars, those heavenly flames,
He counts their numbers, calls their names;
His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound,
A deep where all our thoughts are drowned.

3 Sing to the Lord; exalt Him high,
Who spreads His clouds along the sky;
There He prepares the fruitful rain,
Nor lets the drops descend in vain.

4 He makes the grass the hills adorn,
And clothes the smiling fields with corn;
The beasts with food His hands supply,
And the young ravens when they cry.

5 What is the creature's skill or force?
The sprightly man, or warlike horse?
The piercing wit, the active limb?
All are too mean delights for Him.

6 But saints are lovely in His sight,
He views His children with delight;
He sees their hope, He knows their fear,
And looks and loves His image there.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise ye the Lord! 'tis good to raise
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: Creation and Providence; Creation: By God; Works of God; Providence; Praise: Unceasing; God: Works of; Starry Heavens

Tune Information

• Name: ZEUNER'S CHANT
• Composer: Heinrich Christopher Zeuner, 1795-1857
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major