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
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).
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.