1 Praise ye the Lord, for it is good To sing un- to our God; 'Tis right and pleasant 2. for His saints To tell His praise a-broad. The Lord our God builds up His Church,He seeks her wandering sons; He binds their wounds and gently heals The bro-ken heart-ed ones. Copyright by John J. Hood. Used by per. 2 Our Lord is great, He calls by name His wisdom is unsearchable, And wondrous is His might. The Lord upholds the poor and meek, He brings the wicked low; Sing praise to Him and give Him thanks 3 No human might, no earthly pride, In them that fear Him He delights, O Zion, praise the Lord thy God, [Selected Stanzas ] 2 Praise Him, ye highest heavens, And under His control, Ye heavens that stand eternally, 3 Ye creatures in the sea And creatures on the earth, Your mighty Maker praise And tell His matchless worth; Praise Him, ye stormy winds that blow, 4 Ye hills and mountains, praise, Each tree and beast and bird; 5 By all let God be praised, For He alone is great; Above the earth and heaven He reigns in glorious state; Praise Him, ye saints, who know His grace 3 Praise His glorious majesty; At His word they were created, 5 Kings and princes, bow before Him, All ing, In the earth let all things praise Him, 6 Praise His Name with praise unend- 4 Hills and mountains, praise your Maker, Creeping things and flying birds. 406 PSALM 149 C. M. 7 For His Name alone is great; I Praise ye the Lord a mong His saints, New songs of glad-ness sing; Let Zi-on's children praise and bless Their Maker and their King, Their Mak-er and their King. Exultant Praise 2 Yea, let them praise His blessed Name 4 Ye saints, by day and night rejoice, With all abounding joy, The sounding timbrel and the harp 3 The Lord takes pleasure in His saints, He is His people's strength, And He will glorify the meek With victory at length. Exult and joyful stand, Jehovah's praises in your mouth, His sword within your hand. 5 This is the glorious judgment given: His saints shall rule the earth; Then bless the Lord, His glory tell, And celebrate His worth. |