Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#123

123. Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
The God of all creation,
The God of power, the God of love,
The God of our salvation;
With healing balm my soul He fills,
And every faithless murmur stills:
To God all praise and glory.

2 What God's almighty pow'r hath made
His gracious mercy keepeth;
By morning glow or evening shade
His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth;
Within the kingdom of His might,
Lo! all is just and all is right:
To God all praise and glory.

3 The Lord is never far away,
But, through all grief distressing,
An ever-present help and stay,
Our peace, and joy, and blessing;
As with a mother's tender hand,
He leads His own, His chosen band:
To God all praise and glory.

4 Thus, all my gladsome way along,
I sing aloud Thy praises,
That men may hear the grateful song
My voice unwearied raises,
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart,
Both soul and body bear your part:
To God all praise and glory.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing praise to God who reigns above
• Title: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
• Author: Johann J. Schutz, 1640-1690
• Translator: Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Chorales; God the Father: His Care and Guidance; Worship and Praise: Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: MIT FREUDEN ZART
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Bohemian Brethren's "Gesangbuch" 1566