Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Psalm 103:1
Words: Edward A. Barnes, in Our Praise in Song, edited by John R. Sweney, William Kirkpatrick & Henry L. Gilmour (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1893), number 199.
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Barnes (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Oh, bless the Lord, my soul,
As the friend who died for thee;
And bless Him for the saving grace,
That is so full and free.
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Bless the Lord, my soul,
Bless the Lord, my soul;
And all that is within me,
Bless His holy name.
Oh, bless the Lord, my soul,
As the rock in which we hide;
And bless Him for the sense of peace,
Amid the surging tide.
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Oh, bless the Lord, my soul,
As the hope so sure and sweet;
And bless Him for the loving call
To worship at His feet.
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Oh, bless the Lord, my soul,
As the guide in days to come;
And bless Him for the crown of life
In thy eternal home.
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