Together in Song ‎#64

64. O bless the Lord, my soul

1 O bless the Lord, my soul,
his saving grace proclaim,
and all that is within me join
to bless his holy name.

2 O bless the Lord, my soul,
his mercies bear in mind,
forget not all his benefits:
The Lord to me is kind.

3 He will not always chide;
he will with patience wait;
his wrath is ever slow to rise,
and ready to abate.

4 He pardons all my sins,
prolongs my feeble breath,
he heals all our infirmities,
and ransoms me from death.

5 He clothes me with his love,
upholds me with his truth,
and like the eagle he renews
the vigor of my youth.

5 Then bless his holy name
whose grace has made me whole,
whose loving kindness crowns my days;
O bless the Lord, my soul.

Text Information

• First Line: O bless the Lord, my soul
• Author (attributed to): James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 66.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:1-9
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Creation; Forgiveness; Mercy of God; Providence; Thanksgiving; Worship: Gathering
• Source: Anon. in Thomas Cotterill's Selection, 1819
• Notes: May be sung to DIADEMATA 228

Tune Information

• Name: VENICE
• Composer: William Amps, 1824-1910
• Meter: 66.86
• Key: D Major