O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 136:1
Words: Adapted from Psalm 136.
Music: John B. Herbert, circa 1915 (🔊 pdf nwc). The refrain echoes Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.
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O thank the Lord, the Lord of love;
O thank the God all gods above;
O thank the mighty King of kings,
Whose arm hath done such wondrous things.
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King of kings forever and ever;
Lord of lords, forever and ever,
King of kings forever and ever;
King of kings and Lord of lords!
Give thanks to God, for good is He,
Thanks to the God of gods give ye;
Thanks give the Lord of lords unto,
Who only wonders great can do.
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Who thought on us amidst our woes,
And rescued us from all our foes;
Who daily feeds each living thing;
O thank the Heav’n’s almighty king.
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O praise the Lord, for He is kind,
Give thanks to Him with heart and mind;
His mercy flows an endless stream,
To all eternity the same.
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