The Hymnbook ‎#15

15. Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
The God of all creation,
The God of power, the God of love,
The God of our salvation;
With healing balm my soul He fills,
And every faithless murmur stills:
To God all praise and glory.

2 What God's almighty power hath made,
His gracious mercy keepeth;
By morning glow or evening shade
His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth;
Within the kingdom of His might,
Lo! all is just and all is right:
To God all praise and glory.

3 The Lord is never far away,
But, through all grief distressing,
An everpresent help and stay,
Our peace, and joy, and blessing;
As with a mother's tender hand,
He leads His own, His chosen band:
To God all praise and glory.

4 Thus, all my toilsome way along,
I sing aloud Thy praises,
That men may hear the grateful song
My voice unwearied raises;
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart,
Both soul and body bear your part:
To God all praise and glory.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing praise to God who reigns above
• Title: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
• Translator: Frances E. Cox (1812-1897)
• Author: Johann J.Schütz (1640-1690)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91
  ;
  Psalm 121:3-8
  ;
  Philippians 4:19-20
• Topic: Worship: Adoration and Praise; Adoration and praise

Tune Information

• Name: MIT FREUDEN ZART
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Pre-Reformation melody; From the Bohemian Brethren's Gesangbuch, 1566