Sing Praise to God

Words: Johann J. Sch�tz, 1675; translated from German to English by Frances E. Cox, 1864

Music:    "Mit Freuden Zart," Bohemian Brethren's Kirchenges�nge, 1556
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 1. Sing praise to God Who reigns above, 
       the God of all creation,
    The God of power, the God of love, 
       the God of our salvation.
    With healing balm my soul is filled 
       and every faithless murmur stilled:
    To God all praise and glory.

 2. What God's almighty power hath made 
       His gracious mercy keepeth,
    By morning glow or evening shade 
       His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth;
    Within the kingdom of His might, 
       Lo! all is just and all is right:
    To God all praise and glory.

 3. The Lord is never far away, 
       but through all grief distressing,
    An ever present help and stay, 
       our peace and joy and blessing.
    As with a mother's tender hand, 
       God gently leads the chosen band:
    To God all praise and glory.

 4. Then all my gladsome way along, 
       I sing aloud Thy praises,
    That earth may hear the grateful song 
       my voice unwearied raises.
    Be joyful in the Lord, my heart, 
       both soul and body bear your part:
    To God all praise and glory.

 5. Let all who name Christ's holy Name 
       give God all praise and glory;
    Let all who own His power proclaim 
       aloud the wondrous story!
    Cast each false idol from its throne, 
       for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone:
    To God all praise and glory.

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