Saturday, August 19, 2023

Psalm 103, a hymn

77 Regent Square. 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
   to his feet your tribute bring.
   Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
   evermore his praises sing.
   Alleluia, alleluia!
   Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
   to his people in distress.
   Praise him, still the same as ever,
   slow to chide, and swift to bless.
   Alleluia, alleluia!
   Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us
  ; well our feeble frame he knows.
   In his hand he gently bears us,
   rescues us from all our foes.
   Alleluia, alleluia!
   Widely yet his mercy flows!

4 Angels, help us to adore him;
   you behold him face to face.
   Sun and moon, bow down before him,
   dwellers all in time and space.
   Alleluia, alleluia!
   Praise with us the God of grace!
                         From Psalm 103
                         Henry F. Lyte
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition

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