Scripture Verse

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Hal H. Hop­son, 1986 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Hal H. Hopson (1933–)

Lyrics

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Sing, be­liev­ers!
Give thanks for those whose joy is the Lord.

The earth be­longs to the Lord,
And all that we en­joy,
A strong foun­da­tion was laid,
Was laid with­in the seas.

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O tell us, who shall as­cend?
Who shall go up to God’s house?
It is those who love the Lord,
Who make God’s will their own.

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O tell us, who are these saints,
These saints who praise God’s name?
It is those whose hearts are clean,
Whose joy is in the Lord.

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O come, and praise the Lord,
And serve the world God made,
Whose love is ev­er sure:
O praise God’s ho­ly name.

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