Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P65e (1766) Lyrics: 1 Good is the Lord, the heav'nly King,
Who makes the Earth his Care;
Visits the Pastures ev'ry Spring,
And bids the Grass appear.
2 The Clouds, like Rivers rais'd on high,
Pour out at thy Command
Their watry Blessings from the Sky,
To chear the thirsty Land.
3 The soften'd Ridges of the Field
Permit the Corn to spring;
The Vallies rich Provision yield,
And the poor Lab'rers sing.
4 The little Hills, on ev'ry Side,
Rejoice at falling Show'rs;
The Meadows, dresse'd in all their Pride,
Perfume the Air with Flow'rs.
5 The barren Clods, refresh'd with Rain,
Promise a joyful Crop;
The parching Grounds look green again,
And raise the Reaper's Hope.
6 The various Months thy Goodness crowns;
How bount'ous are thy Ways?
The bleating Flocks spread o'er the Downs,
And Shepherds shout thy Praise.
Topics: Blessings of the country; Christ His ascension; God his Being, Attributes and Providence; God of nature and grace; Praise and prayer public; Praise for rain; Prayer heard; Providence in Air, Earth and Sea; Psalm for husbandmen; Rain from heaven; Seasons of the year; Spring of the Year; Weather; Worship public Languages: English
Good is the Lord, the heav'nly King