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I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Songs of Zion #142 (1918) First Line: I'll praise my Maker with my breath Languages: English Tune Title: [I'll praise my Maker with my breath]
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll Praise My Maker with My Breath
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #146 (2023) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker with my breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs;
my days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Why should I make a man my trust?
Princes must die and turn to dust;
vain is the help of flesh and blood:
their breath departs, their pomp and pow'r,
and thoughts all vanish in an hour,
nor can they make their promise good.
3 Happy the man whose hopes rely
on Israel's God; He made the sky,
and earth and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor,
and none shall find His promise vain.
4 The LORD hath eyes to give the blind;
the LORD supports the sinking mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the pris'ner glad release.
5 He loves His saints, He knows them well,
but turns the wicked down to hell;
thy God, O Zion, ever reigns;
let every tongue, let every age,
in this exalted work engage;
praise Him in everlasting strains.
6 I’ll praise Him while He lends me breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs;
my days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: Adoration Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker with My Breath
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Watts Hymnal: Latter-Day Saints Congregational Hymns #14 (1919) First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1. I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures
2. Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky,
And earth and sea. with all their train
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves the opprest He feeds the poor,
And non shall find His promise vain
3. The Lord gives eyesight to the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4. I'll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs,
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Languages: English Tune Title: [I'll praise my Maker while I've breath]
I'll Praise My Maker
Psalm 146 (I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath)
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #867 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 How happy those whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky,
the earth and seas, with all their train.
This truth forever stands secure;
God saves the oppressed, God feeds the poor,
and none shall find God's promise vain.
3 For God gives eyesight to the blind;
also supports the fainting mind,
and sends the troubled conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the parentless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures. Scripture: Psalm 146 Tune Title: OLD 113TH
Psalm 146 (I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath)
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #60 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are they whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky
and earth and seas, with all their train;
whose truth for ever stands secure,
who saves th'oppressed and feeds the poor,
for none shall find God's promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind
and sends the laboring conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise my God who lends me breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service; Adoration and Praise; Comfort; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; Heritage; Opening Hymns; Providence Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: John Wesley, 1703-1791; Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #79 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest powers;
my days of praise are never past
while life and thought and being last
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are those whose hopes rely
on God the Lord, who made the sky,
and earth, the sea, the night and day;
his truth forever stands secure,
he keeps his promise to the poor,
and none who seeks is turned away.
3 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind,
he calms and heals the troubled mind;
he sends the wounded conscience peace;
he helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner glad release.
4 I’ll praise him while he lends me breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest powers;
my days of praise are never past
while life and thought and being last
or immortality endures. Scripture: John 6:37 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113th
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #105 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are those whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky,
the earth and seas, with all their train.
This truth forever stands secure:
God saves the oppressed, God feeds the poor,
and none shall find this promise vain.
3 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind,
and sends the troubled conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise you while you lend me breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: Children and Youth Psalms; Freedom / Liberation; God Justice of; God Compassion / Tenderness; God Creator and Ruler; Healing / Health; Hope; Metrical Psalms; Peace; Praise Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #140 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall possess my nobler powers.
My days of praise are never past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy the one whose hopes rely
on Israel's God; he made the sky
and earth and seas, with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure,
he saves th'oppresssed, he feeds the poor,
and shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind;
he sends the laboring conscience peace.
He helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I’ll praise him while he lends me breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last
or immortality endures.
Topics: Needy Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll praise my Maker with my Breath
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P146b (1766) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker with my Breath;
And when my Voice is lost in Death,
Praise shall employ my nobler Pow'rs:
My Days of Praise shall ne'er be past,
While Life and Thought and Being last,
Or Immortality endures.
2 Why should I make a Man my Trust?
Princes must die, and turn to Dust;
Vain is the Help of Flesh and Blood:
Their Breath departs, their Pomp and Pow'r,
And Thoughts, all vanish in an Hour,
Nor can they make their Promise good.
3 Happy the Man whose Hopes rely
On Isr'el's GOD: He made the sky,
And Earth and Seas, with all their Train;
His Truth forever stands secure;
He saves th' Opprest, he feeds the Poor,
And none shall find his Promise vain.
4 The Lord hath Eyes to give the Blind;
The Lord supports the sinking Mind;
He sends the lab'ring Conscience Peace,
He helps the Stranger in Distress,
The Widow and the Fatherless,
And grants the Pris'ner sweet Release.
5 He loves his Saints; he knows them well,
But turns the Wicked down to Hell:
Thy GOD, O Sion, ever reigns;
Let ev'ry Tongue, let ev'ry Age,
In this exalted Work engage:
Praise him in everlasting Strains.
6 I'll praise him while he lends me Breath,
And when my Voice is lost in Death,
Praise shall employ my nobler Pow'rs:
My Days of Praise shall ne'er be past,
While Life and Thought and Being last,
Or Immortality endures. Topics: Afflicted and tempted, supported; God goodness and mercy; God goodness and truth; God kind to his people; God worthy of all praise; Mercies and truth of God; Trust in the Creatures vain; Truth, Grace and Protection; Vain Princes Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker with my Breath
I'll praise my Maker with my breath
Hymnal: Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book #146b (2019) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker with my breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Why should I make a man my trust?
Princes must die and turn to dust;
Vain is the help of flesh and blood:
Their breath departs, their pomp and power,
And thoughts all vanish in an hour,
Nor can they make their promise good.
3 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky
And earth and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th' oppress'd, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind;
The Lord supports the sinking mind;
He sends the labouring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
5 He loves his saints, He knows them well,
But turns the wicked down to hell;
Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns;
Let every tongue, let every age,
In this exalted work engage;
Praise Him in everlasting strains.
6 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
I'll praise my Maker with my breath
I'll praise my maker with my breath
Hymnal: Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #322 (1790) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my maker with my breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Why should I make a man my trust?
Princes must die and turn to dust:
Vain is the help of flesh and blood;
Their breath departs, their pomp and pow'r,
And thoughts all vanish in an hour;
Nor can they make their promise good.
3 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Isr'el's God: he made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th' opprest, he feeds the poor;
And none shall find his promise vain.
4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind;
The Lord supports the sinking mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
5 He loves his saints, he knows them well,
But turns the wicked down to hell;
Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns!
Let every tongue, let ev'ry age,
In this exalted work engage;
Praise him in everlasting strains.
6 I'll praise him while he lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English
I'll praise my maker with my breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748); John Wesley (1703-1791) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #346 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers;
my days of praise shall ne’er be past
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are they whose hopes rely
on Israel's God; who made the sky
and earth and seas, with all their train;
whose truth for ever stands secure,
who saves the oppressed, who feeds the poor,
whose promise none shall trust in vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind;
and sends the labouring conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I’ll praise God while I'm granted breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers;
my days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: Justice; Praise of God; Psalm 146 Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: NASHVILLE
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #573 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky
And earth and seas, with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
AMEN. Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH (LUCERNE)
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll praise my Maker with my while I've breath
Hymnal: A Pocket Hymn Book #CL (1791) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God: he made the sky;
And earth, and seas, with all their train?
His truth for ever stands secure!
He saves th' opprest, he feeds the poor,
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him while he lends me breath
And when my voice is lost in death
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Praise Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker with my while I've breath
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #20 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 How happy those whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky,
and earth, and seas, with all their train:
whose truth forever stands secure;
who saves the oppressed and feeds the poor,
and none shall find God's promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight to the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind
and sends the laboring conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widowed and the powerless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: God Beyond All Name and Form Praise to God; Assurance; Funerals and Memorial Services; God; God: Creator; God: Faithfulness; God: Righteousness; Praise Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #79 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall possess my noblest powers;
my days of praise are never past
while life and thought and being last
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are those whose hopes rely
on God the Lord, who made the sky,
and earth, the sea, the night and day;
his truth for ever stands secure,
he keeps his promise to the poor,
and none who seeks is turned away.
3 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind,
he calms and heals the troubled mind;
he sends the wounded conscience peace;
he helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner glad release.
4 I’ll praise him while he lends me breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest powers;
my days of praise shall are never past
while life and thought and being last
or immortality endures.
Topics: God the Father Providence and Care; God Promises; Adoration of God; God Mercy; God Promises; God Truth; Heaven; Psalms Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:29 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
숨 쉬 는 동 안 주 찬 양 (I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath)
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #123 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: 시 편; 영 생; 예 배 시 작; 하 나 님; Adoration and Praise; Comfort and Encouragement; Creation; Eternal Life; Funeral and memorial service; God; Opening Hymns; Providence; Psalms; 경배와 찬양; 평안 과 위로; 창조; 장례 와 추도식; 개 회 찬송; 섭리 Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: OLD 113TH
숨 쉬 는 동 안 주 찬 양 (I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath)
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #146A (2012) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest powers;
my days of praise are never past
while life and thought and being last
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are those whose hopes rely
on God the Lord, who made the sky,
and earth, the sea, the night and day;
God's truth forever stands secure,
he keeps his promise to the poor,
and none who seeks is turned away.
3 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind,
he calms and heals the troubled mind,
and sends the wounded conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner glad release.
4 I'll praise you while you lend me breath,
and, when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my noblest powers;
my days of praise are never past
while life and thought and being last
or immortality endures. Topics: Alleluias; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Advent; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Light from; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Creator; God as King; God's Generosity; God's Justice; Grace; Gratitude; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Healer; Joy; Life Stages Orphans; Life Stages Widows; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Occasional Services Funerals; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church Suffering; Poverty; Prayer; Social Justice; The Creation; Year A, Advent, 34d Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 4-10; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 5-11 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 25-October 1 Scripture: Psalm 146 Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #253 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne’er be past
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 How happy they whose hopes rely
On Israel’s God who made the sky,
And earth and seas with all their train;
Whose truth for ever stands secure,
Who saves the oppressed and feeds the poor,
And none shall find God's promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind
And send the laboring sonscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
The widowed and the parentless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I’ll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne’er be past
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
Topics: God Help Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll Praise My Maker (Psalm 146)
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Glory to God #806 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 How happy they whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky
and earth and seas with all their train;
whose truth forever stands secure,
who saves the oppressed and feeds the poor,
and none shall find God's promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind
and sends the laboring conscience peace.
God helps the stranger in distress,
the widowed and the parentless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
Topics: Creation; Healing; Living and Dying in Christ; Praise; Providence; Social Concerns; Trusting in the Promises of God Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker (Psalm 146)
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2887 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1. I’ll praise my maker while I’ve breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne’er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2. Why should I make a man my trust?
Princes must die and turn to dust;
Vain is the help of flesh and blood:
Their breath departs, their pomp, and power,
And thoughts, all vanish in an hour,
Nor can they make their promise good.
3. Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel’s God: He made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train:
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th’oppressed, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
4. The Lord has eyes to give the blind;
The Lord supports the sinking mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow, and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
5. He loves His saints, He knows them well,
But turns the wicked down to hell;
Thy God, O Zion! ever reigns:
Let every tongue, let every age,
In this exalted work engage;
Praise Him in everlasting strains.
6. I’ll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne’er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll praise my Maker while I've Breath
Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #IX (1737) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker with my Breath;
And when my Voice is lost in Death
Praise shall employ my nobler Powers.
My Days of Praise shall ne'er be past,
While Life and Thought and Being last,
Or Immortality endures.
2 Happy the Man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God: He made the Sky,
And Earth and Seas with all their Train;
His Truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th' Opprest; he feeds the Poor,
And none shall find his Promise vain.
3 The Lord pours Eye-sight on the Blind;
The Lord supports the fainting Mind;
He sends the Labouring Conscience Peace,
He helps the Stranger in distress,
The Widow and the Fatherless,
And grants the Prisoner sweet Release.
4 I'll praise him while he lend's me Breath
And when my Voice is lost in Death
Praise shall employ my nobler Powers:
My Days of Praise shall ne'er be past,
While Life and Thought and Being last,
Or Immortality endures. Topics: For Sunday Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker while I've Breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; J. Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #16 (1917) Lyrics: 1. I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and though, and being last,
Or immorality endures.
2. Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure,
He saves the opprest, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
3. The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4. I'll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death.
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
Topics: Maker, God our; Maker, God our; Adoration Of God; God Adoration of; Care of God; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; God Care of; Praise To God; Praise Unceasing Languages: English Tune Title: DRESDEN
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my maker with my breath
Hymnal: Harmonia Americana #31 (1791) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: I'll praise my maker with my breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and tho't, and being last,
Or immortality endures,
Or immortality endures. Languages: English Tune Title: OHIO
I'll praise my maker with my breath
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #35 (1991) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1. I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and tho't, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2. Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God! He made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train:
His truth forever stand secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor.
And none shall find His promise vain.
3. The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports tha fainting mind;
He send the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the father-less,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4. I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and tho't, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Scripture: Psalm 146:1 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #51 (1972) First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky
And earth and seas, with all their train:
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Praise Scripture: Psalm 146:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NASHVILLE
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #52 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky
And earth and seas, with all their train.
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor;
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace.
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Praise Scripture: Psalm 119:164 Languages: English Tune Title: STRASSBURG
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Wells of Salvation #59a (1881) First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Languages: English Tune Title: [I'll praise my Maker while I've breath]
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #91 (1899) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath;
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
Whilst life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky,
And earth and seas, with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor;
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
Amen. Topics: Delight in God and His Service; God Mercies of; Immortality; Praise To God Languages: English Tune Title: ST. WERBURGH
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
I'll Praise My Maker
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #336 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy the one whose hopes rely
on Israel's God! He made the sky,
and earth, and seas with all their train.
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor,
and none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace.
He helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
and when my voice is lost in death,
praise shall employ my nobler powers.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life, and thought, and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: The Church at Worship Praise and Adoration; God-Creator; God-Providence; Praise and Adoration-God Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker
I'll praise my Maker with my breath
Hymnal: Hymnal #420 (1871) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker with my breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God: He made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th' oppressed, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
Topics: The Christian Life Praise Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker with my breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #LIII (1789) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and though, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Nature's God — he made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth forever stands secure,
He saves th' opprest, he feeds the poor,
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind,
The Lord supports the sinking mind,
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him while he lend's me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and neing last,
Or immortality endures.
Topics: Blessings temporal and spiritual Praise to God for his Goodness and Truth Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Hymnal: A Pocket hymn book, designed as a constant companion for the pious #CL (1788) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God: he made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train:
His truth for ever stands secure!
He saves th' opprest, he feeds the poor,
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him while he lend's me breath
And when my voice is lost in death
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
Topics: Praise Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Hymnal: A Pocket hymn-book, designed as a constant companion for the pious #CL (1790) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God: he made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train:
His truth for ever stands secure!
He saves th' opprest, he feeds the poor,
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace,
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him while he lend's me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death.
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Praise Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
Author: Watts Hymnal: Church Book #2 (1890) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves the opprest, He feeds the poor;
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widowed and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Worship Praise and Thanksgiving; Advent, Third Sunday; First Sunday after Trinity Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Hymnal: A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools #3 (1992) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Languages: English Tune Title: Old 113th
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #7 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost; Adoration and Praise; Eternal Life; Worship Scripture: Psalm 146 Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #7 (1814) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath;
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
Whilst life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man, whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky
and earth and seas with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure,
He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor;
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind
and sends the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
the widowed and the fatherless,
and grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him, while he lends me breath;
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
Whilst life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
Topics: Praise and Thanksgiving Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Hymnal: Praises We Sing (2nd ed.) #8 (2015) Tune Title: [I'll praise my Maker while I've breath]
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #10 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113th (LUCERNE)
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #17 (1870) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
Whilst life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor;
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widowed and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
Whilst life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: God Benefactor; God Praise to; Goodness of God praise for; Gratitude for merices; Praise hymns of genearl praise; Thanksgiving for Providential mercies; Worship hymns of opening Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Hymnal: Hymns of Faith and Life #27 (1976) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Worship of God Adoration Scripture: Psalm 146:2 Languages: English
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Hymnal: The Book of Worship #41 (1867) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 How happy man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God; He made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves th' oppressed, He feeds the poor,
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord gives sight unto the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widowed and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: God the Father Praise Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #44 (1845) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
Whilst life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, he feeds the poor;
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him, while he lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Of God Praise to God Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath
I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #47 (1828) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker, while I've breath;
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
Whilst life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky
And earth, and seas, with all their train.
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, he feeds the poor;
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind
He sends the lab'ring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him, while he lends me breath;
And, when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs.
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Praise to God
I'll praise my Maker, whilst I've breath
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #73 (1918) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath:
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor;
And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind;
The Lord supports the sinking mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Praise Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: Hymnbook for Christian Worship #74 (1970) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Adoration and Praise Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 113TH
I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath
I’ll praise my maker while I’ve breath
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Together in Song #90 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my maker while I've breath,
and when my voice is lost in death
praise shall employ my nobler powers:
my days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures.
2 Happy are they whose hopes rely
on Israel's God, who made the sky,
and earth and sea, with all their train;
his truth for ever stands secure;
he saves the oppressed: he feeds the poor,
and none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind;
the Lord supports the fainting mind;
and sends the labouring conscience peace;
he helps the stranger in distress,
the widow and the fatherless,
and grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him while he lends me breath;
and when my voice is lost in death
praise shall employ my nobler powers:
my days of praise shall ne'er be past,
while life and thought and being last,
or immortality endures. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Compassion; Covenant; Death; Everlasting Life; Forgiveness; Healing; Liberation; Providence; Refugee/Outcast; Social Justice; Trust in God Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: MONMOUTH
I’ll praise my maker while I’ve breath
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #316 (1893) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath:
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely
On Israel's God, who made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth for ever stands secure;
He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor;
And none shall find His promise vain.
4 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind;
The Lord supports the fainting mind;
He sends the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
5 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath;
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers:
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures. Topics: Praise Languages: English
I'll praise my Maker whilst I've breath
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #357 (1873) Lyrics: 1 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
2 Happy the man whose hopes rely,
On Israel's God; he made the sky,
And earth, and seas, with all their train;
His truth forever stands secure;
He saves th' oppressed, he feeds the poor,
And none shall find his promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind,
The Lord supports the fainting mind,
He send the laboring conscience peace;
He helps the stranger in distress,
The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise him while he lends me breath,
And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.
Topics: General Praise; Great is the Lord Scripture: Psalm 135:6
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
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