The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#681

681. We Bless the Lord

1 We bless the Lord, the just and good,
Who kindly gives our daily food;
Who pours His blessings from the skies,
And loads our days with rich supplies.

2 O let us, then, with joy record
The truth and goodness of the Lord;
How great His works! How kind His ways!
Let every tongue pronounce His praise!

Text Information

• First Line: We bless the Lord, the just and good
• Title: We Bless the Lord
• Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) (1719)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 2:1
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Christian Home: Thanks Returned After Meals
• Notes: Intercession, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. I Tim. 2:1.

Tune Information

• Name: RETREAT
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: M.M. 80