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Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126:1 Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who like me his praise should sing? Alleluia, alleluia, praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress; praise him still the same for ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia, alleluia, glorious in his faithfulness. 3 Father-like, he tends and spares us, well our feeble frame he knows; in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes: Alleluia, alleluia, widely as his mercy flows. 4 Angels, help us to adore him; ye behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space: Alleluia, alleluia, praise with us the God of grace. Topics: Proper 16 Year C Used With Tune: PRAISE MY SOUL

Psalm 126:6

Author: Thomas Hastings Appears in 269 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126:6 First Line: He that goeth forth with weeping Lyrics: 1 He that goeth forth with weeping, Bearing precious seed in love, Never tiring, never sleeping, Findeth mercy from above. 2 Soft descend the dews of heaven, Bright the rays celestial shine; Precious fruits will thus be given, Through an influence all divine. 3 Sow thy seed, be never weary, Let no fears thy soul annoy; Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy. 4 Lo, the scene of verdure brightening! See the rising grain appear; Look again! the fields are whitening, For the harvest time is near. Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: STOCKWELL

Praise Him all the Time!

Author: Rev. E. P. Hammond Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126:2 First Line: I feel like singing all the time Refrain First Line: I'll praise Him! praise Him! Topics: Praise Used With Tune: [I feel like singing all the time]

Praise God for the Harvest of Orchard and Field

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126:6 First Line: Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field Lyrics: 1 Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field, praise God for the people who gather their yield, the long hours of labor, the skills of a team, the patience of science, the power of machine. 2 Praise God for the harvest that comes from afar, from market and harbor, the sea and the shore: foods packed and transported, and gathered and grown by God given neighbors, unseen and unknown. 3 Praise God for the harvest that's quarried and mined, selected and smelted, or shaped and refined: for oil and iron, for copper and coal, praise God, who in love has provided them all. 4 Praise God for the harvest of science and skill, the urge to discover, create, and fulfill: for plans and inventions that promise to gain a future more hopeful, a world more humane. 5 Praise God for the harvest of mercy and love from leaders and peoples who struggle and serve with patience and kindness, that all may be led to freedom and justice, and all may be fed. Topics: Justice; Occasional Services Thanksgiving/Harvest; Praise of God; Science; Social Justice; Time Used With Tune: STOWEY

Praise him, praise him, praise him, praise him

Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126:3 First Line: This is the day which the Lord hath made Topics: Praise; Verse Songs Used With Tune: [This is the day which the Lord hath made]

Psalm 126: When God First Brought Us Back from Exile

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126 First Line: When God first brought us back from exile Lyrics: 1 When God first brought us back from exile, we were as dazed as those who dream. Then were our mouths brimming with laughter; joy from our lips gushed like a stream. The godless cried in envious wonder, “Look what the Lord has done for them!” Indeed our God has greatly blessed us; rejoice and sing, Jerusalem! 2 Once more, O Lord, restore your people; come with your saving help again, as to the brook-beds in the desert you bring the sweet, reviving rain. Let those who sow with tears and sighing sing as they reap and joy proclaim: may those who weep when seed is scattered gather their sheaves and praise your name. Topics: Intercessory Prayers Used With Tune: WAYFARING STRANGER

Praise to God in the Highest!

Author: Percy Dearmer Meter: 7.5.3 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126 First Line: Praise to God in the highest Lyrics: 1 Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father: praise to you! Guide and prosper the nations, rulers, and peoples: praise to you! 2 May the truth in its beauty flourish triumphant: praise to you! May the mills bring us bread, for food and for giving: praise to you! 3 May the good be obeyed and evil be conquered: praise to you! Give us laughter, and set us daily rejoicing: praise to you! 4 Peace on earth and goodwill be ever among us: praise to you! Amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen. Topics: Doxologies; Industry & Labor; Praise & Adoration; Society/Social Concerns; Creation; Doxologies; Industry & Labor; Joy; Nation; Peace; Praise & Adoration; Providence; Society/Social Concerns Used With Tune: SLAVA BOGU Text Sources: Russian, 19th cent

Psalm 126

Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126:3 First Line: The Lord has done great things for us Lyrics: Response: (Thanksgiving & General) The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Topics: Christian Year Thanksgiving; Psalter; Christian Year Advent; Christian Year Thanksgiving Day Used With Tune: [The Lord has done great things for us]

Psalm 126

Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126 First Line: For the night weeping may tarry Refrain First Line: For the night weeping may tarry Lyrics: Response: (Advent & Lent) For the night weeping may tarry; with the morning light comes joy. Used With Tune: [For the night weeping may tarry]

Psalm 126

Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 126 First Line: When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion Refrain First Line: The Lord has done great things for us Used With Tune: [When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion]