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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Join ye in glad adoration!


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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Join ye in glad adoration!
2
Praise to the Lord, Who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shieldeth thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
3
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.

Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
Psalm 103:2-5
Author
Joachim Neander (1650-1680)
Translator
Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)
Year Published
1863
Hymn Tune
LOBE DEN HERREN
Metrical Number
14.14.4.7.8.
Arranger
Wm. S. Bennett
Tune Source
Chorale Book for England, 1863

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