Praise ye the Lord; our God to praise

1 Praise ye the LORD! Our God to praise
My Soul her utmost Pow'r shall raise:
With private Friends and in the Throng
Of Saints, his Praise shall be my Song.

2 His WORKS, for Greatness tho' renown'd,
His wondrous Works with Ease are found
By those, who seek for them aright,
And in the pious Search delight.

3 His BOUNTY, like a flowing Tide,
Has all his Servants' Wants supply'd:
His TRUTH confirm'd thro' Ages past,
Shall to eternal Ages last.

4 JUST are the Dealings of his Hands:
Immutable are his Commands:
Immortal Praise and heav'nly Skill
Have they, who know and do his Will.

5 By Precept, He has us enjoin'd,
To keep his wondrous Works in Mind;
"And to Posterity record,
That good and gracious is our Lord."


Source: Psalms and Hymns, selected for the use of the Parish-Church of Boston #15

• Audio recording from Harmonia Americana: containing a concise introduction to the grounds of music; with a variety of airs, suitable fore divine worship and the use of musical societies; consisting of three and four parts #80b