PCXXXVI. O thank the LORD; for he is good

1 O thank the LORD; for he is good,
For ever are his mercies sure:
2 Thanks give ye to the God of GODS;
His mercies evermore endure.
3 Thanks give ye to the Lord of Lords:
For ever are his mercies sure:
4 Him who alone does wonders great;
His mercies evermore endure.

5 To Him whose wisdom made the heav'ns;
For ever are his mercies sure:
6 Who o'er the waters spread the earth;
His mercies evermore endure.
7 To Him who made great lights to shine;
For ever are his mercies sure.
The sun to guide and rule the day,
His mercies evermore endure.

9 The moon and stars to rule the night;
For ever are his mercies sure.
10 Who the first born of Egypt smote;
His mercies evermore endure.
11 Who from among them Isr'el brought;
For ever are his mercies sure.
12 With a strong hand and stretch'd out arm;
His mercies evermore endure.

13 Who the red sea asunder clave;
For ever are his mercies sure.
14 And thro' the midst made Isr'el go;
His mercies evermore endure.
15 But there drown'd Pharoah and his host;
For ever are his mercies sure.
16 His people thro' the desart led,
His mercies evermore endure.

17 To Him who mighty kings did smite;
For ever are his mercies sure.
18 And famous kings in battle slew;
His mercies evermore endure.
19 King Sihon of the Amorites;
For ever are his mercies sure.
20 And Ogg of bashan mighty king;
His mercies evermore endure.

21 And gave their land an heritage:
For ever are his mercies sure.
22 To his dear servant Israel;
His mercies evermore endure.
23 Who minds us in our low estate;
For ever are his mercies sure.
24 And who redeems us from our foes,
His mercies evermore endure.

25 Who to all flesh gives proper food;
For ever are his mercies sure.
26 O to the God of heav'n give thanks,
His mercies evermore endure.

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First Line: O thank the LORD; for he is good
Language: English
Publication Date: 1773
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