The Hymnbook ‎#115

115. Praise the Lord, for He Is Good

1 Praise the Lord, for He is good,
For His mercies ever sure
From eternity have stood,
To eternity endure.
Let His ransomed people raise
Songs to their Redeemer's praise.

2 Sons of men, awake to praise
God the Lord who reigns above,
Gracious in His works and ways,
Wondrous in redeeming love;
Longing souls He satisfies,
Hungry hearts with good supplies.

3 When His righteous judgments come,
Strong to bless and to destroy,
All iniquity is dumb,
All the righteous sing for joy;
Who God's dealings wisely heed,
In His works His mercy read.

4 Sons of men, awake to praise
God the Lord who reigns above,
Gracious in His works and ways,
Wondrous in redeeming love;
Let them all thank offerings bring,
Celebrate His deeds and sing.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise the Lord, for He is good
• Title: Praise the Lord, for He Is Good
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107
  ;
  Psalm 118:1
• Topic: Adoration and praise; God: Eternity and Power; God: Justice; God: Love and Fatherhood; God: Presence; God the Father: His Presence
• Source: The Psalter, 1912; alt. 1950

Tune Information

• Name: HALLE
• Composer (ascribed to): Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: G Major