The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#61

61. O My Soul, Bless God, the Father

1 O my soul, bless God the Father;
All within me bless His Name;
Bless the Father, and forget not
All His mercies to proclaim:

2 Who forgiveth thy transgressions,
Thy diseases all who heals;
Who redeems thee from destruction,
Who with thee so kindly deals.

3 Far as east from west is distant,
He hath put away our sin;
Like the pity of a father
Hath the Lord's compassion been.

4 As it was without beginning,
So it lasts without an end;
To their children's children ever
Shall His righteousness extend.

5 Unto such as keep His covenant
And are steadfast in His way;
Unto those who still remember
His commandments, and obey.

6 Bless the Father, all His creatures,
Ever under His control;
All throughout His vast dominion
Bless the Father, O my soul.

Text Information

• First Line: O my soul, bless God, the Father
• Title: O My Soul, Bless God, the Father
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103
• Topic: Glorifying God
• Source: United Presbyterian Book of Psalms 1871

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Adapted from a melody in Psalmodia Sacra, 1715