Give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.
Psalm 106:1
Words: Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David 1719. Praise to God; or, communion with saints.
Music: Missionary Chant Heinrich C. Zeuner, 1832 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
If you know where to get a good picture of Zeuner (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels), would you ?
To God, the great, the ever blest,
Let songs of honor be addressed;
His mercy firm forever stands
Give Him the thanks His love demands.
Who knows the wonders of Thy ways?
Who shall fulfill Thy boundless praise?
Blest are the souls that fear Thee still,
And pay their duty to Thy will.
Remember what Thy mercy did
For Jacob’s race, Thy chosen seed;
And with the same salvation bless
The meanest suppliant of Thy grace.
O may I see Thy tribes rejoice,
And aid their triumphs with my voice!
This is my glory, Lord, to be
Joined to Thy saints and near to Thee.