Together in Song ‎#59

59. All people that on earth do dwell

1 All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell;
come ye before him and rejoice.

2 Know that the Lord is God indeed;
without our aid he did us make:
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
and for his sheep he doth us take.

3 O enter then his gates with praise,
approach with joy his courts unto;
praise, laud and bless his name always,
for it is seemly so to do.

4 For why the Lord our God is good;
his mercy is for ever sure;
his truth at all times firmly stood,
and shall from age to age endure.

Text Information

• First Line: All people that on earth do dwell
• Author: William Kethe, d. 1594 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Psalm 100
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Covenant; Eternity of God; Joy; Providence; Worship: Gathering

Tune Information

• Name: OLD 100TH
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: G Major
• Source: 'Genevan Psalter,' 1551 (English rhythmic form of last line)