New Church Praise ‎#81

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

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

[Refrain]:
Praise to thee!

2 Guide and prosper the nations, rulers and people: [Refrain]

3 May the truth in its beauty flourish triumphant: [Refrain]

4 May the mills bring us bread, for food and for giving: [Refrain]

5 May the good be obeyed, and evil be conquered: [Refrain]

6 Give us laughter, and set us gaily rejoicing: [Refrain]

7 Peace on earth, and goodwill, be ever amongst us. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father!
• Translator: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
• Refrain First Line: Praise to thee!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1975
• Topic: Praise and Thanksgiving; World and Society: Justice and Peace
• Source: Russian
• Copyright: Owner or controller of copyright: Oxford University Press (from Oxford Book of Carols).

Tune Information

• Name: RASUMOVSKY
• Arranger: Martin Shaw (1875-1958)
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Owner or controller of copyright: Oxford University Press (from Oxford Book of Carols).