Trinity Hymnal ‎#84

84. O praise the Lord, for he is good

1 O praise the Lord, for he is good,
His mercies still endure;
Thus say the ransomed of the Lord,
From all their foes secure,
From all their foes secure.

2 He gathered them from out the lands,
From north, south, east and west.
They strayed in desert's pathless way,
No city found for rest,
No city found for rest.

3 Their weary soul within them faints
When thirst and hunger press;
In trouble then they cried to God,
He saved them from distress,
He saved them from distress.

4 He made the way before them straight,
Himself became their guide,
That they might to a city go
Wherein they might abide,
Wherein they might abide.

5 O that men would Jehovah praise
For all his kindness shown,
And for his works so wonderful
Which he to men makes known!
Which he to men makes known!

6 Because the longing soul by him
With food is satisfied;
The hungry soul that looks to him
With goodness is supplied,
With goodness is supplied.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O praise the Lord, for he is good
• Meter: C. M. with repeat
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Genesis 18:25
  ;
  Psalm 107:4-9
• Topic: God: Divine Perfections of; God: Faithfuless of; God: Glory of; God: Goodness of; God: Guide; God: Works of; Preservation of Christians
• Source: Reformed Presbyterian Book of Psalms, 1940

Tune Information

• Name: NEWELL
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: C. M. with repeat
• Key: D Major