The Service of Praise ‎#93

93. Lift up the Joyful Voice

1 Lift up the joyful voice of praise
To him whose mercy crowns our days;
Let songs of gratitude and love
Ascend to God above.

Refrain:
Bless the Lord, O bless his name!
Repeat the story of his grace, his saving love proclaim!
Bless the Lord, with hearts aflame,
And sing ye glad hosannas to his name.

2 His pard’ning word dispels our fear,
And bids the contrite “be of cheer,”
His loving smile rewards the meek,
Who shall his blessing seek. [Refrain]

3 He kindly hears and answers pray’r,
And at his feet, we drop our care;
The love that shrank not from the cross,
Shall hallow ev’ry loss. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Lift up the joyful voice of praise
• Title: Lift up the Joyful Voice
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Bless the Lord, O bless his name
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [Lift up the joyful voice of praise]
• Composer: Maurice A. Clifton