Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#219

219. Praise to God; or, Communication with saints

1 To God, the great, the ever bless'd,
Let songs of honor be address'd;
His mercy firm forever stands;
Give him the thanks his love demands.

2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways?
Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise?
Bless'd are the souls that fear thee still,
And pay their duty to thy will.

3 Remember what thy mercy did
For Jacob's race, thy chosen seed;
And with the same salvation bless
The meanest suppliant of thy grace.

4 O may I see thy tribes rejoice,
And aid their triumphs with my voice!
This is my glory, Lord, to be
Join'd to thy saints, and near to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: To God the great, the ever bless'd
• Title: Praise to God; or, Communication with saints
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 106:1-5
• Notes: Now Public Domain. First part

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