Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
Words: Adam Carlill
Music: Robert Lowry, 1869
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Come, praise the Lord, for He is good;
His kindness is forever.
Let Israel say, “For He is good;
His kindness is forever.”
Let all the house of Aaron say,
“His kindness is forever.”
Let those who fear the Lord now say,
“His kindness is forever.”
My prayer from ill rose to the Lord,
and He responded clearly.
In spacious pasturage abroad
He settled me securely.
The Lord beside, I never quail
at mortal degradation.
The Lord beside, I never pale
at hateful confrontation.
Far better now to seek the Lord
than trust in human beings.
Far better now to seek the Lord
than trust in noble dealings.
To cries of praise He saves the just,
with mighty hand in power;
His mighty hand will raise the crushed,
a mighty hand in power.
The nations all surrounded me,
but in His name I break them,
surrounded, yes, surrounded me,
and in His name I break them.
They circle round, like angry bees,
a thorny, blazing mayhem,
but I extinguish them with ease,
when in His name I break them.
You drove me to the brink of death;
the Lord was there to aid me,
my song and strength with every breath,
to liberate and save me.
I will survive to live and tell
His mighty operation;
with discipline He taught me well,
and freed me from damnation.
Unbar the gates of righteousness,
that here I may acclaim Him.
This is the gate the Lord has blessed;
the righteous will proclaim Him.
All thanks to You for You replied,
became my sure salvation,
my Ancient One, my praise and guide,
my God and exaltation.
The stone the builders all denied
is now the one foundation.
This action, by the Lord supplied,
became our inspiration.
This is the day the Lord has made;
we celebrate Your splendor,
so prosper with Your mighty aid,
and save us, our Defender.
Blessed is the One who comes from God;
from heaven’s court we bless You.
His glory shines with lightning rod,
while worshippers process to
His holy place, of stone and wood,
His temple here forever.
Come, praise the Lord, for He is good;
His kindness is forever.
His kindness is forever.
Let Israel say, “For He is good;
His kindness is forever.”
Let all the house of Aaron say,
“His kindness is forever.”
Let those who fear the Lord now say,
“His kindness is forever.”
My prayer from ill rose to the Lord,
and He responded clearly.
In spacious pasturage abroad
He settled me securely.
The Lord beside, I never quail
at mortal degradation.
The Lord beside, I never pale
at hateful confrontation.
Far better now to seek the Lord
than trust in human beings.
Far better now to seek the Lord
than trust in noble dealings.
To cries of praise He saves the just,
with mighty hand in power;
His mighty hand will raise the crushed,
a mighty hand in power.
The nations all surrounded me,
but in His name I break them,
surrounded, yes, surrounded me,
and in His name I break them.
They circle round, like angry bees,
a thorny, blazing mayhem,
but I extinguish them with ease,
when in His name I break them.
You drove me to the brink of death;
the Lord was there to aid me,
my song and strength with every breath,
to liberate and save me.
I will survive to live and tell
His mighty operation;
with discipline He taught me well,
and freed me from damnation.
Unbar the gates of righteousness,
that here I may acclaim Him.
This is the gate the Lord has blessed;
the righteous will proclaim Him.
All thanks to You for You replied,
became my sure salvation,
my Ancient One, my praise and guide,
my God and exaltation.
The stone the builders all denied
is now the one foundation.
This action, by the Lord supplied,
became our inspiration.
This is the day the Lord has made;
we celebrate Your splendor,
so prosper with Your mighty aid,
and save us, our Defender.
Blessed is the One who comes from God;
from heaven’s court we bless You.
His glory shines with lightning rod,
while worshippers process to
His holy place, of stone and wood,
His temple here forever.
Come, praise the Lord, for He is good;
His kindness is forever.
Copyright
Words: © 2018 Psalms for the Common Era, Adam Carlill. All rights reserved.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
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