English Lyrics Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word – in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name! Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same – his holy name: the Lord, the Mighty One.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by; proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure: tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children’s children and for evermore!
“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” was written on the evening of Matheson’s sister’s marriage. Years before, he had been engaged, until his fiancée learned that he was going blind—that there was nothing the doctors could do—and she told him that she could not go through life with a blind man and broke…
English Lyrics Holy, holy, holyLord, God AlmightyEarly in the morning, our song shall rise to TheeHoly, holy, holyMerciful and mightyGod in three persons blessed TrinityHoly, holy, holyThough the darkness hides TheeThough the eye of sinful man thy glory may not seeOnly Thou art holy; there is none beside TheePerfect in power, in love, and purityHoly,…
“O Worship the King” draws upon the splendor of 19th-century monarchy as a metaphor for the magnificence of the Almighty. Attributes of an earthly monarch are magnified to communicate the characteristics of the King of kings—one who by nature cannot be described.The hymn is based primarily on the rich imagery of Psalm 104:1-7: “Bless the…
Psalm 107: 23–26Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters.They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep.For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril…
English Lyrics 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,Christ, our head and cornerstone,chosen of the Lord and precious,binding all the Church in one;holy Zion’s help foreverand our confidence alone.2 To this temple, where we call you,come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;come with all your lovingkindness,hear your people as they pray;and your fullest benedictionspeak within…
English Lyrics Sing of the Lord’s goodnessFather of all wisdomCome to Him and bless His nameMercy He has shown usHis love is foreverFaithful to the end of daysCome then, all you nationsSing of the Lord’s goodnessMelodies of praise and thanks to GodRing out the Lord’s gloryPraise him with your musicWorship Him and bless His namePower…
