Scripture Verse

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Psalm 100:1

Introduction

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Erik C. Hoff (1832–1894)

Words: Ul­rik V. Kor­en, 1874 (Al Ver­den nu raabe for Herr­en med Fryd). Trans­lat­ed from Nor­we­gian to Eng­lish by Har­ri­et R. Spaeth, 1899, alt.

Music: Guds Me­nig­hed, Syng Er­ik C. Hoff, cir­ca 1860 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pic­ture of Spaeth (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of Kor­en,

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Ulrik V. Koren (1826–1910)

Lyrics

Ye lands, to the Lord make a ju­bi­lant noise;
Glory be to God!
Oh, serve Him with joy,
In His pre­sence now re­joice;
Sing praise un­to God out of Zi­on!

Not we, but the Lord is our mak­er, our God;
Glory be to God!
His peo­ple we are,
And the sheep led by His rod;
Sing praise un­to God out of Zi­on!

Oh, en­ter His gates with thanks­giv­ing and praise;
Glory be to God!
To bless Him and thank Him
Our voic­es we will raise;
Sing praise un­to God out of Zi­on!

For good is the Lord, and His mer­cy is sure;
Glory be to God!
To all ge­ne­ra­tions
His truth shall en­dure;
Sing praise un­to God out of Zi­on!