Laudes Domini ‎#133

133. A joyful song

1 Sing to the Lord a joyful song;
Lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
To us his gracious gifts belong,
To him our songs of love and praise.

2 For life and love, for rest and food,
For daily help and nightly care,
Sing to the Lord, for he is good,
And praise his name, for it is fair:--

3 For strength to those who on him wait
His truth to prove, his will to do,
Praise ye our God, for he is great,
Trust in his name, for it is true:--

4 For joys untold that daily move
Round those who love his sweet employ,
Sing to our God, for he is love,
Exalt his name, for it is joy:--

5 For life below, with all its bliss,
And for that life, more pure and high,
That inner life, which over this
Shall ever shine, and never die.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing to the Lord a joyful song
• Title: A joyful song
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884

Tune Information

• Name: LAUDS
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: C Major