Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#297

297. Psalm 145

1. Long as I live, I'll bless your name,
My King, my God of love;
My work and joy shall be the same
In the bright world above.
Great is the Lord, his pow'r unknown,
And let his praise be great;
I'll sing the honors of your throne,
Your works of grace repeat.

2. Your grace shall dwell upon my tongue,
And while my lips rejoice,
The souls who hear my sacred song
Shall join their cheerful voice.
Fathers to sons shall teach your name,
And children learn your ways;
Ages to come your truth proclaim,
And nations sound your praise.

3. Your glorious deeds of ancient date
Shall thru' the world be known;
Your arm of pow'r, your heav'nly state,
With public splendor shown.
The world is managed by your hands,
Your saints are ruled by love,
And your eternal kingdom stands,
Tho' rocks and hills remove.

Text Information

• First Line: Long as I live, I'll bless your name
• Title: Psalm 145
• Paraphraser: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 20
• Notes: Text by dissenting minister Isaac Watts, from Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament (1719), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: NOEL
• Adapter: Arthur Sullivan (1874)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Incipit: 12321 23432
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Folk tune NOEL, adapt. by English composer Arthur Sullivan, as in Church Hymns with Tunes (1874).