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Text:Psalm 136
Author:John Milton (1608-1674)
Tune:MONKLAND
Arranger:John Bernard Wilkes (1785-1869)
Composer:John Antes (1740-1811)

93a. Psalm 136

1 Let us, with a gladsome mind,
praise the Lord, for he is kind:

Refrain:
For his mercies aye endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.

2 Let us blaze his name abroad,
for of gods he is the God: [Refrain]

3 He with all-commanding might
filled the new-made world with light: [Refrain]

4 He his chosen race did bless
in the wasteful wilderness: [Refrain]

5 All things living he doth feed,
his full hand supplies their need: [Refrain]

6 Let us then with gladsome mind,
praise the Lord, for he is kind: [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Let us with a gladsome mind
Title: Psalm 136
Author: John Milton (1608-1674)
Refrain First Line: For his mercies aye endure
Meter: 77 and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2008
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Year: Ash Wednesday; Light; Praise (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MONKLAND
Composer: John Antes (1740-1811)
Arranger: John Bernard Wilkes (1785-1869)
Meter: 77 and refrain
Key: B♭ Major



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