Scripture Verse

Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of saints…let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Psalm 149:1–2

Introduction

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Henry F. Lyte (1793–1847)

Words: Hen­ry F. Lyte, Spi­rit of the Psalms 1834.

Music: Ly­ons at­trib­ut­ed to Jo­hann M. Hay­dn (1737–1806). Ar­ranged by Will­iam Gar­di­ner, Sac­red Me­lo­dies (Lon­don: 1815) (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Johann M. Haydn (1737–1806)

Lyrics

O praise ye the Lord,
With heart and with voice;
His mer­cies re­cord,
And round Him re­joice.
Ye child­ren of Zi­on,
Your Sav­ior adore;
And learn to re­ly on
His grace ev­er­more.

Repose on His arm,
Ye sheep of His fold.
What ter­ror can harm
With Him to up­hold?
His saints are His trea­sure;
Their peace He will seek;
And pour without mea­sure
His gifts on the meek.

Go on in His might,
Ye men of the Lord:
His word be your light,
His pro­mise your sword.
The King of Sal­va­tion
Your foes will sub­due;
And their de­gra­da­tion
Bring glo­ry to you.