Psalms for All Seasons ‎#147D

147D. O Praise the LORD, for It Is Good

1 O praise the LORD, for it is good
to sing unto our God;
'tis right and pleasant for God's saints
to tell his praise abroad.
The LORD our God builds up the church,
finds those who draw apart;
God binds their wounds and gently leads;
he heals the broken heart.

2 Our Lord is great: he calls by name
and counts the stars of night;
God's wisdom is unsearchable,
and wondrous is his might.
The LORD upholds the poor and meek
but brings the wicked low;
sing praise to God who sends the rain,
whose care the cattle know.

3 No human might, no earthly pride
delights the LORD above;
in those who fear him God delights,
in those who trust his love.
O Zion, praise the LORD your God,
his wondrous love confess;
God is your glory and your strength,
he will your children bless.

Text Information

• First Line: O praise the LORD, for it is good
• Title: O Praise the LORD, for It Is Good
• Meter: 8.6.8.6. D
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 147
• Topic: Alleluias; Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob; Biblical Names and Places: Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places: Zion; Broken-hearted; Church Year: Christmas; Earth; Elements of Worship: Gathering; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; God: Trust in; God as: Spirit; God as: Creator; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Sustaining Power; God's: Wisdom; God's: Word; God's: Deeds; God's: Faithfulness; God's: Greatness; God's: Knowing; God's: law; God's: Love; God's: Majesty; God's: People (flock, sheep); God's: Providence; God's: Strength; God's: Way; Grace; Guilt; Healing; Hope; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ: Healer; Jesus Christ: Mind of; Joy; Life Stages: Generations; Love; Occasional Services: Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services: Healing Service; Occasional Services: Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church: Family of God; People of God / Church: Serving; Rejoicing; Remnant of Isarel; Shame; Sorrow; The Creation; Unity and Fellowship; Witness; Worship; Year A, B, C, Christmas, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 5th Sunday
• Source: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: MINERVA
• Composer: John H. Stockton (1874)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6. D
• Key: G Major