Church Book ‎#4

4. Praise ye the Lord: 'tis good to raise

1 Praise ye the Lord; ’tis good to raise
Our hearts and voices in His praise:
His nature and His works invite
To make this duty our delight.

2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem,
And gathers nations to His Name:
His mercy melts the stubborn soul,
And makes the broken spirit whole.

3 Great is our Lord, and great His might,
And all His glories infinite;
He crowns the meek, rewards the just,
And treads the wicked to the dust.

4 But saints are lovely in His sight;
He views His children with delight
He sees their hope, He knows their fear,
And finds and loves His image there.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise ye the Lord: 'tis good to raise
• Author: Watts (1719, a)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 147
• Topic: Worship: Praise and Thanksgiving
• Notes: Alternate tune #307

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Composer from index: J. Hatton