Psalm 66
Words: Brady and Tate, A New Version of the Psalms of David
1,2 Let all the lands with shouts of joy
to God' their voices raise;
Sing psalms in honor of his Name,
and spread his glorious praise.
3 And let them say, How dreadful, Lord,
in all thy works,art thou!
To thy great pow'r, thy stubborn foes
shall all be forced to bow.
4 Through, all the earth the nations round
Shall thee their God confess;
and with glad hymns their awful dread
of thy; great Name express.
5 O come, behold the works of God,
and then with me you'll own,
That he to all the sons of men
has wondrous judgments shown.
6 He made the sea become dry land,
through which our fathers walked;
Whilst to each other of his might
with joy his people talked.
7 He by his power for ever rules;
his eyes the world survey;
Let no presumptuous man rebel
against his sov'reign sway.
The Second Part.
8,9 O all ye nations, bless our God,
and loudly speak his praise;
Who keeps our soul alive, and still
confirms our steadfast ways
10 For thou hast tried us, Lord, as fire,
does try the precious ore;
11 Thou brought'st us into straits, where we
oppressing burdens bore.
12 Insulting foes did us, their slaves,
through fire and water chase;
But yet at last thou brought'st us forth
into a wealthy place.
13 Burnt off'rings to thy house I'll bring,
and there my vows I'll pay,
14 Which I with solemn zeal did make
in trouble's dismal day.
15 Then shall the richest incense smoke,
the fattest rams shall fall;
The choicest goats from out the fold,
and bullocks from the stall.
16 O come, all ye that fear the Lord,
attend with heedful care;
Whilst I, what God for me has done,
with grateful joy declare.
17,
18 As I before his aid implored,
so now I praise his Name;
Who, if my heart had harbored sin,
would all my pray'rs disclaim.
19 But God to me, whene'er I cried,
his gracious ear did bend;
And to the voice of my request
with constant love attend.
20 Then blessed for ever be my God,
who never, when I Pray,
Withholds his mercy from my soul,
nor turns his face away.
