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ALPHABETICAL INDEXUnited Church of God, an International Association.Large-Print Hymnal Lyrics.
Hymnal Lyrics1Blest and Happy Is the Man1.Blest and happy is the man who does never walk astray, Nor with theungodly men stands in sinners’ way.Chorus:All he does prospers well, but the wicked are not so; They are chaff beforethe wind, driven to and fro.2.Ne’er in scorner’s chair he sits, for he places his delight In God’s law andmeditates on it day and night.Chorus:All he does prospers well, but the wicked are not so; They are chaff beforethe wind, driven to and fro.3.He shall be a tree that grows, planted by the river’s side, Which in seasonyields its fruit; green its leaves abide.Chorus:All he does prospers well, but the wicked are not so; They are chaff beforethe wind, driven to and fro.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics2Psalm 11.Oh, blessed is the man who does not walk in wicked ways; Who will notwith the scoffers sit nor with the sinners stray. The law of the Eternal shallbe his true delight; He meditates upon it forever day and night.2.He shall be like a tree that grows beside the flowing stream, Which yieldsits fruit in season and whose leaf is always green, And all he does shallprosper, unlike the wicked men, For they are like the chaff that is scatteredby the wind.3.And when the day of judgment comes the wicked shall not stand, And fromGod’s congregation then the sinner shall be banned; God watches o’er Hispeople, and guides all godly men, But wicked ways shall perish, and not beseen again.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics3Trust in God and Stand in Awe1.Hear and answer when I call, O righteous God. From distress You set mefree; hear now my prayer. O how men love vanity; falsehood they seek;Turning glory into shame, they are misled.2.O how long will sons of men love vanity? O how long love vain intrigues,seek after lies? Trust in God and stand in awe, and cease to sin. Know thatGod has set apart all godly men.3.“O that we might see some good!” many will say; Only look and smile onus, O righteous God! God has given me more joy than they all know; Healone makes me to dwell safely in peace.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics4Give Ear Unto My Words, O Lord1.Give ear unto my words, O Lord, my meditation weigh; Hear my loud cry,my King, my God, for I to Thee will pray. Lord, Thou shalt early hear myvoice; I early will direct My prayer to Thee, and looking up, an answer willexpect.2.For Thou art not a God who dost in wickedness delight; No evil shall abidewith Thee, nor fools stand in Thy sight. All evildoers Thou dost hate, cutoff shall liars be; The bloody and deceitful man abhorred is by Thee.3.But I into Thy house will come in Thy abundant grace; And I will worshipin Thy fear toward Thy holy place. Because of watch ful enemies, O leadme by Thy grace, And in Thy righteousness, Thy way make straight beforemy face.4.Let all who trust in Thee be glad, in shouts their praise proclaim; Thousavest them; let all rejoice who love Thy holy name. For Lord, unto therighteous man Thou wilt Thy blessing yield; With favor Thou wilt compasshim about as with a shield.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics5Turn, O God, and Save Me1.O Lord God, rebuke me not in anger, Nor in hot displeasure chastise me, OGod. Be gracious, Lord, and show me Your mercy; Heal me, O God, for Ilanguish and ache.2.O Lord God, how long are You in helping? Turn, O God, and save me;deliver my soul, For Your great love, for the sake of Your mercies; For inthe grave there is no thought of You.3.O Lord God, my bed is wet with weeping, And I faint with moaningbecause of my foes. But God has heard; He has answered my prayer. Myfoes shall turn, and shall be ashamed.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics6How Excellent Is Thy Name!1.How excellent in all the earth, Lord our Lord is Thy name! Who hast Thyglory far advanced above the starry frame. From mouths of babes andinfants, Lord, strength by Thee is ordained, So that Thy enemies becrushed; Thy vengeful foes restrained.2.When I look up unto the heav’ns which Thine own fingers framed, Untothe moon and to the stars, which were by Thee ordained; Then say I, whatis man that Thou should be mindful of him? Or what, the son of man, thatThou so kind to him should be?3.For Thou hast made him little less than the angels above; With glory andwith dignity; with honor crown’d his head. Appointed lord of all Thyworks, all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, yea, and beasts that inthe field do stray.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics7How Excellent In All the Earth1.How excellent in all the earth, Eternal, is Thy name! Who hast Thy gloryfar advanced above the starry frame. From mouths of infants and of babesThou hast a strength ordained, That adversaries should be stilled andvengeful foes restrained.2.When I look up unto the heav’ns which Thine own fingers framed; Untothe moon, and to the stars, which were by Thee ordained; Then say I,“What is man, that he remembered is by Thee, Or what the son of man, thatThou so kind to him should be?”3.For man a little lower than the angels hast Thou made; And placed a crownof glory and of honor on his head. Appointed lord of all Thy works;beneath him all things be, All flocks and herds, all beasts and birds, allfishes of the sea.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics8I Will Praise Thee, O Eternal!1.I will praise Thee, O Eternal; I will show forth Thy great works! O ThouMost High God, Eternal, I will sing praise to Thy name! But my foes shallturn and stumble; at Thy presence they shall fall. The Eternal judgesrightly, and forever He will rule!2.The Eternal lives forever; He destroys all wicked men; He removes theirname forever, and their mem’ry dies with them. But He judges all withfairness; He will rule with equity; All who know His name shall trust Him;He will not forsake His own.3.To the Lord who dwells in Zion, sing to Him and praise His name! Tell Hisdeeds among the nations! Tell of all His glorious works! He avenges all Hispeople; He will not forget their cry. To the Lord who dwells in Zion, singto Him and praise His name!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics9Declare His Works to All Nations!1.I will sing, O Most High, praises to Thy name with my whole heart! Andproclaim Thy wonders great; I will rejoice and exult in Thee! My foes fallat Thy sight, for Thou hast maintained my cause and my cry; God willjudge from His throne; He shall remain forevermore!2.God will rule up rightly, judge the world in righteousness. The oppressedwho seek Him, He will to them a refuge be. For the Lord will not forgetthose who put their trust and confidence in Him. To the Lord sing Hispraise; declare His works to all nations!3.God Most High in Zion dwells; He will not forget His people; They declareHis great works, and He will not forget their cry. Rise, O Lord! Put them allin fear! All the nations that forget that Thou art God. Judge them, Lord, inThy sight; let the nations know they are but men!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics10Who Shall Dwell On Thy Holy Hill?1.O Eternal, who shall dwell in the temple of Thy grace? Who shall on Thyholy hill have a fixed abiding place? He who walks in righteousness, all hisactions just and clear; He whose words the truth express, spoken from aheart sincere.2.He who ne’er with slandering tongue utters malice and deceit; Who willne’er his neighbor wrong, nor a sland’rous tale repeat. Who will claim nousury, nor with bribes pollute his hand; He who thus shall frame his life,shall unmoved forever stand.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics11The Heavens God’s Glory Do Declare1.The heav’ns God’s glory do declare, The skies His handiworks teach; Dayafter day their speech pours forth, And knowledge, night after night. Thereis no speech nor spoken word; Their voice is never heard; And yet theirvoice spreads to all the earth, Their words to the ends of the world.2.The heav’ns a tent for the sun He made, Which comes forth like abridegroom, Leaving his chamber glowing bright, To run his course withjoy. From heaven’s end its rising is, Its circuit to its ends; And there isnothing from its heat, No, nothing is hidden thereof.3.The law of God is a perfect law, For it converts the soul; Sure are thesayings of our God, They make the simple wise. Statutes of God are rightand just, And do rejoice the heart; The Lord’s commandments are pure andclear, And light to the mind they impart.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics12Most Perfect is the Law of God1.Most perfect is the law of God, restoring those that stray; His testimony ismost sure, proclaiming wisdom’s way.2.The precepts of the Lord are right; with joy they fill the heart; The Lord’scommandments all are pure, and clearest light impart.3.The fear of God is undefiled and ever shall endure; The statutes of the Lordare truth and righteousness most pure.4.The words which from my mouth proceed, the thoughts within my heart,Accept, O Lord, for Thou my Rock and my Redeemer art.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics13The Lord’s My Shepherd (Crimond)1.The Lord’s my Shepherd; I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie inpastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by.2.My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make within the pathsOf righteousness, e’en for His own name’s sake.3.Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill; for Thouart with Me, and Thy rod and staff me comfort still.4.My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; my head Thou dostWith oil anoint, and my cup overflows.5.Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, and in God’s houseForevermore my dwelling place shall be.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics14The Lord is My Shepherd (Montgomery)1.The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures,safefolded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restoresme when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed; Restores me whenwand’ring, redeems when oppressed.2.Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since Thou art myGuardian no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay; Noharm can befall with my Comforter near; No harm can befall with myComforter near.3.In the midst of affliction my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured mycup runneth o’er; With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head; Oh, whatcan I ask of Thy providence more? Oh, what can I ask of Thy providencemore?4.O surely Thy goodness and mercy, O God, Shall follow my steps all thedays of my life; Shall follow my steps all the days of my life, And I will inThy house forevermore dwell; And I will in Thy house forevermore dwell.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics15The Lord’s My Shepherd (Havergal)1.The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie, Inpastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by.2.My soul He doth restore again, and me to walk doth make Within the pathsof righteousness, e’en for His own name’s sake.3.Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; For Thouart with me, and Thy rod and staff me comfort still.4.My table Thou hast furnished in presence of my foes; My head Thou dostwith oil anoint, and my cup overflows.5.Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me, And in God’shouse forevermore my dwelling place shall be.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics16My Shepherd Will Supply My Need1.My Shepherd will supply my need; Eternal is His name. In pastures freshHe makes me feed, Beside the living stream. He brings my wand’ring spiritback, When I forsake His ways; And leads me, for His mercy’s sake, Inpaths of truth and grace.2.When I walk through the shades of death Thy presence is my stay; Oneword of Thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sightof all my foes, Doth still my table spread; My cup with blessingsoverflows, Thine oil anoints my head.3.The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may Thy housebe my abode, And all my work be praise. There would I find a settled rest,While others go and come; No more a stranger, nor a guest, But like a childat home.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics17To Thee I Lift My Soul1.To Thee I lift my soul; I trust Thee, O my God; Let me not be ashamed, norlet my foes triumph o’er me. Let none that wait on Thee, be put to shame atall, But those that without cause transgress, let shame upon them fall.2.Show me Thy ways, O Lord; O teach Thou me Thy paths; And in Thy truthlead me Thyself, therein my teacher be. For Thou art God that dost to mesalvation send; And I upon Thee all the day, expecting, do attend.3.Thy tender mercies, Lord, remember, pray I Thee, And lovingkindnesses,for they have ever been of old. My sins and faults of youth do Thou, OLord, forget, After Thy mercy, think on me, and for Thy goodness great.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics18Our God Is Good and Upright1.Our God is good and upright; the way He’ll sinners show. The meek injudgment He will guide and make His paths to know. The whole paths ofthe Lord are truth and mercy sure To those that keep His covenant andtestimonies pure.2.Now, for Thine own name’s sake, O Lord, I Thee entreat To pardon mineiniquity, for it is very great. What man is he that fears the Lord and dothHim serve? Him shall He teach of His own way, the way that he shouldchoose.3.His soul shall dwell at ease, and his posterity Shall flourish still, and of theearth inheritors shall be. With those that fear Him is the secret of the Lord;The knowledge of His covenant He will to them afford.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics19Mine Eyes Upon the Lord (Continually Are Set)1.Mine eyes upon the Lord continually are set; For He it is that shall bringforth my feet out of the net. Turn unto me Thy face, and to me mercy show,Because that I am desolate and am brought very low.2.My heart’s griefs are increased; relieve me from distress; See mineaffliction and my pain, and all my sins forgive; Consider Thou my foes,because they many are, And it a cruel hatred is which they against me bear.3.O do Thou keep my soul, do Thou deliver me, And let me never beashamed because I trust in Thee; Let uprightness and truth keep me, whoThee attend. Redemption, Lord, to Israel from all his troubles send.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics20They Are Blest Who Are Forgiven1.They are blest who are forgiven, to whom God imputes no sin; Who go tothe Eternal, and confess to Him their sins; Whose iniquities are covered,whom the Lord does instruct, Saying, “I will direct you in the way that youshould go.”2.Many sorrows have the wicked, who know not the way of God. Be not asmules or horses which are held by bridles strong, But be glad in the Eternal,and rejoice all you just; Shout for joy all you upright, in whose spirit is noguile.3.Day and night God’s hand was on me, and I groaned till I confessed. Mysins I laid before Him; quickly He forgave them all. Ev’ry godly one shallpray thus, while the Lord may be found; So be glad all you upright; all yourighteous, shout for joy!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics21Blessed Is the Nation God Is For1.Blessed is the nation God is for, and the people He has chosen; For Godlooks down from heav’n above, and from there beholds all nations. FromHis place above He looks on all; He sees their ev’ry doing; He sees theirsin, He sees their works; He beholds all of those who fear Him.2.O you righteous in the Lord, rejoice, songs of praise befit the upright; Playskillfully upon the strings, sing to Him a joyful new song. For the Word ofGod is right and just, all His works are true and faithful; His lovingkindnessfills the earth, for He loves righteousness and justice.3.By the Word of God the heav’ns were made, waters of the sea He gathered.In storage places laid the deeps, let all the earth revere Him. Let the peoplestand in awe of Him, for He spoke and earth existed. When He commandedit stood fast; by His word were the heav’ns created.4.Kings will not be saved by armies great, nor a mighty man delivered; Notone is saved by his own strength, nor by some other power. But the eyes ofGod are on the just, those who fear and worship Him; Who wait for Him,who hope for Him, those who trust in the God of Isr’el.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics22I Will Bless the Lord At All Times1.I will bless the Lord at all times, And His praise shall fill my mouth. Let uspraise His name together; magnify the Lord with me.2.Blessed is the one who trusts Him; all His saints shall fear the Lord. Thosewho seek Him shall lack nothing; taste and see that He is good.3.Children, listen to instructors, those who tell you, “Fear the Lord.” Keepyour tongue from speaking evil and your lips from speaking guile.4.God delivers from afflictions; He will hear our troubled cries. He redeemsHis faithful servants; seek the refuge of the Lord.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics23Turn Thou From Evil1.Turn thou from evil, do what is good; seek peace, pursue it earnestly. Uponthe just are the eyes of God; His ears are open unto their cry. But theEternal’s face is against those who are evil, doers of wrong; He cutsremembrance off from them, cuts their remembrance from the earth.2.When righteous men cry, God always hears, for He delivers them fromfears. Near unto them of a broken heart, contrite of spirit, God saveth them.Many afflictions that we do have, troubles there be of righteous men; Butthe Eternal delivereth out from afflictions the righteous man.3.Turn thou from evil, do what is good; seek peace, pursue it earnestly. Godkeeps the bones of the righteous man; not one of them shall broken be. Evilshall slay all unrighteous men; who hates the pure shall desolate be; ButGod redeemeth the soul that’s His; none shall be desolate trusting Him.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics24Wait and Hope and Look For God1.Envy not nor fret yourself over evil, lawless men; They like grass soon fadeaway and wither like a flow’r. Trust in the Eternal God, do the right andloyal be; So will you dwell peacefully and truly shall be fed.2.Put your confidence in God, and your way to Him commit; He shall giveyou your desires, the petitions of your heart. Rest in the Eternal God,patiently upon Him wait; Envy not nor fret yourself because of evil men.3.Cease from anger, cease from wrath, for all such shall be cut off; Wait andhope and look for God; be still and trust in Him. Soon the wicked shall notbe, and his place shall not be found; So shall you delight yourself in peaceabundantly.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics25Righteous Judge1.Righteous Judge, from foes defend me, who deceitful charges lay; God, mystrength, my soul deliver, and my treach’rous foes dismay; O send out Thylight and truth; let them lead and guide me still; Let them bring me to Thydwelling; lead me to Thy holy hill.2.Then will I come to Thine altar, God of my exceeding joy; And with lyrewill I sing praises; unto God, my God I’ll sing! Why art thou, my soul, castdown; why art thou disquieted? I shall yet have hope and praise Him; untoGod shall I give praise!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics26O God, We Have Heard1.O God, we have heard and our fathers have taught The works which of oldin their day Thou hast wrought; The nations were crushed and expelled byThy hand; Cast out that Thy people might dwell in their land.2.They gained not the land by the edge of the sword; Their own arm to themcould no safety afford; But by Thy right hand, O my Savior and King,Command and Thy word shall deliverance bring!3.No trust will I place in my bow to defend, Nor yet on my sword for mysafety depend; In God who has saved us and put them to shame, We boastall the day, ever praising His name!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics27God Is Our Refuge1.God is our refuge and our strength, in straits a present aid; Thereforealthough the earth remove, we will not be afraid.2.Though hills amidst the seas be cast; though waters roaring make, Andtroubled be; yea though the hills by swelling seas do shake.3.A river is, whose streams make glad the city of our God; The holy place,wherein the Lord Most High has His abode.4.God in the midst of her doth dwell, and nothing shall her move; The Lordto her an helper will, and that right early, prove.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics28Come See the Works of God1.O God, our strength and refuge proves, in all distress a present aid; Thoughthe trembling earth remove, we will never be dismayed. Kingdoms moved,the nations raged, and the earth melted at His Word; The Lord of hosts forus engaged, our refuge high is Jacob’s God.2.A river flows, whose living streams gladden the city of our God; Tentswhere heavenly glory beams, where the Lord has His abode. God has ZionHis dwelling made; she shall nevermore be moved; Her God shall earlygive His aid; He her help has ever proved.3.Come, see the works of God displayed, wonders of His mighty hand;Desolations He has made, ruins spread through all the land. “Be still, knowI am God Most High; o’er the nations I will reign.” The Lord of hosts to usis nigh; Jacob’s God our help remains.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics29Mount Zion Stands Most Beautiful1.The Lord Eternal is most great and greatly to be praised! Within the city ofour God, upon His holy hill. Mount Zion stands most beautiful, the joy ofall the land! The city of the mighty King doth on her north side stand.2.Within her palaces our God is for a refuge known; For lo, the kingsassembled, together they did come. When they beheld it all amazed, theyfled in great dismay; And being troubled at Thy sight, they thence did hasteaway.3.As we have heard, we saw within the city of our God, The city which theLord of hosts established evermore. We of Thy loving-kindness thought, inThy most holy place; O God, according to Thy name, Thy praise fills allthe earth!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics30Give Thanks and Offer Praise1.Hear, O My people, and I’ll speak, O Israel by name; Against you I willtestify, for God, your God, I am. The fowls are all to Me well-known, thatmountains high do yield; I also claim as all My own the wild beasts of thefield.2.Sing joyful songs to God Most High; give thanks and offer praise; Andwhen the day of trouble comes, I’ll hear and answer you. Think you that Iwould eat of flesh, or ask for sacrifice? But rather unto Me, your God, givethanks and offer praise.3.But to the wicked man God says, “Why mention My commands? Why takeMy cov’nant on your lips, and cast My words behind?” He glorifies Myname who brings the sacrifice of praise: I’ll show salvation unto him whoorders right his ways.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics31In Thy Lovingkindness, Lord1.In Thy lovingkindness, Lord, be merciful to me; In compassion great blotout all iniquity. Wash me thoroughly from sin, from all guilt cleanse Thoume; For transgressions I confess; sins I ever see.2.‘Gainst Thee only have I sinned, done evil in Thy sight, That Thouspeaking may be just, and in judging right. My iniquities blot out, my sinhide from Thy view, And in me a clean heart make, spirit right renew.3.From Thy gracious presence, Lord, O cast me not away, And Thy HolySpirit take not from me I pray. Joy which Thy salvation brings again to merestore; With Thy Spirit free do Thou keep me evermore.4.Sacrifice dost Thou not want, else would I give it Thee, And with offeringshalt Thou not delighted be. For a broken spirit is to God a sacrifice, And abroken, contrite heart, Thou wilt not despise.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics32Save Me, O God, By Thy Great Name1.Save me, O God, by Thy great name and judge me by Thy strength. Myprayer hear and to my words, O God, give ear to me. For they that strangersare to me, do up against me rise; Oppressors who care not for God but seekto take my life.2.The mighty God my Helper is; lo, therefore I am bold. He taketh part withev’ry one, that doth my soul uphold. To all my watchful foes He will theirevil deeds repay; O for Thy truth’s sake cut them off and take them allaway.3.A freewill off’ring I to Thee will bring in sacrifice. Lord, of Thy name, forit is good; Thy praises will I sing. Because He hath delivered me from alladversities; And His desire mine eye hath seen, upon mine enemies.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics33But As for Me. I’ll Call On God1.‘Twas not a foe who did deride, for that I could endure; No hater thus whorose in pride, else would I hide secure. But thou it was my friend and guide;we did as equals meet; We walked to God’s house side by side, and counselblended sweet.2.His speech more smooth than butter was, yet in his heart was war; Moresoft than oil his words appear, yet sharp as drawn swords were they. ButLord Thou will in judgment sit and bring them down to woe; And in thedeep and darksome pit, in ruin lay them low.3.Death shall them seize, and to the tomb, alive they shall go down; Forwickedness is in their home; among them abound their sins. But as for me,I’ll call on God; the Lord will safety give: He’ll hear me when I cry aloud,at morning, noon and night.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics34Give Ear Unto My Prayer, O God1.Give ear unto my prayer, O God, from earth’s far end I call; And lead me tothe Rock to rest that higher is than I. For You have been a shelter and a fortagainst the foe; O let me in Your dwelling place abide forevermore.2.My God has heard my vows and granted righteous heritage; The share forthose who trust in Him and fear His holy name. Let God prolong the trueking’s life; forever let Him reign! That He may sit before our God,enthroned in righteousness.3.When I was faint I cried to God, and He did hear my prayer; For He hasbeen my dwelling place; a shelter from the foe. And so will I forevermoresing praises to His name! Sing praises to His name fore’er, and daily paymy vows.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics35God Is My Rock, My Salvation1.God is my rock, my salvation, my hope; My soul in silence waits for myGod alone; He is my fort; I shall not be removed; He is my refuge, my hightower of strength. How long will men take pleasure in sin? They plot andthreaten the life of the king.2.Vain men are they, delighting in craft; Their lips they bless with, but theycurse inwardly; Low men or high, both are less than a breath; Trust andrely not on extortion and gain. Rescue shall come from my God alone, AndI shall never be greatly removed.3.Still, O my soul, wait in silence for God; My hope and refuge is in my Godalone; He is my Rock, my salvation and strength; With God alone shall mydeliverance be. Kindness and pow’r belong to our God; He shall rewardev’ry man for his works.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics36Joyfully Sing and Praise God!1.Joyfully sing and praise God, all the earth sing forth His praise! Glory andhonor give Him, sing homage to His name! Say now to God, “How dreadYour works, how awesome are Your deeds! So great Your pow’r Your foessubmit, all the earth worships You!”2.O come, and see His great works, among men how dread His deeds! Heturned the sea to dry land and the multitudes passed thru. So let us allrejoice in Him, who by His pow’r e’er rules; Whose eyes observe andnations watch; none shall exalt himself.3.O bless our God, you peoples, make His praises to be heard! Give untoHim your grateful thanks who has kept us safe in life; And not allowed ourfeet to slip, tho’ You have tested us, Tho’ we were captured by our foes;yet have You set us free.4.So will I come before my God, I will pay my vows to Him; Vows whichmy lips have spoken, which I promised when distress’d. All you who fearHim, come and hear, come you who worship Him; I will declare what Godhas done, what He has done for me!5.I called to God and cried out, I extolled Him with high praise; Had I of sinbeen thinking, surely God would never hear. But God indeed has heard mypray’r; blessed be God who hears; He has not checked my pray’r to Him,nor His own love to me.United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics37O God, Forsake Me Not1.Eternal God, my hope and refuge, Thou art my Rock and fortress; O God,incline Thine ear to me; save me from the unjust man. Thou art my helpand trust, O Lord; my praise shall always be to Thee; My mouth is filledwith praise and glory; O God, forsake me not!2.Eternal God, be not far from me! O God, make haste to help me! I’ll hopeand praise Thee more and more; I will tell of Thy great works. Lord, whenI’m old forsake me not; my enemies against me plan; They say, “His Godwill not protect him;” O God, forsake me not!3.Eternal God, our great Creator, Thy justice reaches heaven; Thou who hastshown me many trials, Thou shalt give me life once more. My lips willshout for joy, O God, when I sing songs of praise to Thee; Thou Holy Onewho hast redeemed me, O God, forsake me not!United Church of God, an International Association
Hymnal Lyrics38For Even From My Youth, O God1.For even from my youth, O God, by Thee have I been taught; And hithertoI have declared the wonders Thou hast wrought. And n
3. For Thou hast made him little less than the angels above; With glory and with dignity; with honor crown’d his head. Appointed lord of all Thy works, all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, yea
