Praise Ye the Father

Praise Ye the Father

Text written in 1859 by Elizabeth Rundle Charles (1828-1896)

Sung to FLEMMING, composed in 1811 by Friedrich F. Flemming (1778-1813)

Psalm 138:2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.

Psalm 148:2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.

V. 1 Praise ye the Father for His lovingkindness,

Tenderly cares He for His erring children;

Praise Him, ye angels, praise Him in the heavens;

Praise ye Jehovah!

Psalm 148:12 Young men and women, old men and children.

Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

V. 2 Praise ye the Savior, great is His compassion,

Graciously cares He for His chosen people;

Young men and maidens, ye old men and children,

Praise ye the Savior!

Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 

John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.

V. 3 Praise ye the Spirit, Comforter of Israel,

Sent of the Father and the Son to bless us;

Praise ye the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

Praise the Eternal Three!