PRAISE TO THE LORD

by Joachim Neander

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is
your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to
his temple draw near; join me
in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, above all things
so wondrously reigning;
sheltering you under his wings,
and so gently sustaining!
Have you not seen all that is
needful has been sent by his
gracious ordaining?

Praise to the Lord, who will prosper
your work and defend you;
surely his goodness and
mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the
Almighty can do, if with his
love he befriends you.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that
is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath,
come now with praises before him.
Let the Amen sound
from his people again;
gladly forever adore him.