Author: Frances Elizabeth Cox; Johann Jacob Schütz Hymnal: Glory to God #645 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-14 Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled,
and every faithless murmur stilled:
to God all praise and glory!
2 What God’s almighty power has made
God's gracious mercy keepeth;
by morning glow or evening shade
God's watchful eye ne'er sleepeth.
Within the kingdom of God's might,
lo! all is just and all is right:
to God all praise and glory!
3 The Lord is never far away,
but, through all grief distressing,
an ever-present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing,
as with a mother's tender hand
God gently leads the chosen band:
to God all praise and glory!
4 Thus all my toilsome way along
I sing aloud thy praises,
that all may hear the grateful song
my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart;
both soul and body, take your part:
to God all praise and glory!
Topics: Compassion; Grief; Healing; Joy; Justice; Providence; Sovereignty of God; Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above