Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Text written by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)

Sung to LAUDIA ANIMA, composed by John Goss (1800-1880)

Psalm 136:26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

V. 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;

To His feet thy tribute bring;

Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,

Who like thee His praise should sing?

Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia,

Praise the everlasting King.

Psalm 103:9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever.

V. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor

To our fathers in distress;

Praise Him, still the same forever,

Slow to chide and swift to bless;

Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia,,

Glorious in His faithfulness.

Psalm 103:14 For he knows how we are formed,

he remembers that we are dust.

V. 3 Tenderly He shields and spares us;

Well our feeble frame He knows;

In His hands He gently bears us,

Rescues us from all our foes:

Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia,

Widely as His mercy flows.

Psalm 103:20 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.

Psalm 148:3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.

V. 4 Angels, help us to adore Him:

Ye behold Him face to face;

Sun and moon bow down before Him:

Dwellers all in time and space,

Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia,

Praise with us the God of grace.