The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#483

483. 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 is filled,
And every faithless murmur stilled:
To God all praise and glory!

2 What God’s almighty power hath made
God's gracious mercy keepeth;
By morning glow or evening shade
God's watchful eye ne’er sleepeth;
Within the kingdom of God's 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 ever present help and stay,
Our peace and joy and blessing;
As with a mother’s tender hand,
God gently leads the chosen band:
To God all praise and glory!

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

Text Information

• First Line: Sing praise to God, who reigns above
• Title: Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
• Author: Johann Jacob Schütz (1675)
• Translator: Frances Elizabeth Cox (1864; alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91
  ;
  Psalm 121:3-8
• Topic: Morning and Opening Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: MIT FREUDEN ZART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7
• Key: D Major