The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) P103c. O bless the Lord, my Soul!

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P103b

The Psalms of David‎#P103c

P103d

Text:

O bless the Lord, my Soul!

1 O bless the Lord, my Soul!
Let all within me join,
And aid my Tongue to bless his Name,
Whose Favours are divine.

2 O bless the Lord, my Soul;
Nor let his Mercies lie
Forgotten in Unthankfulness;
And without Praises die.

3 'Tis he forgives thy Sins,
'Tis he relieves thy Pain,
'Tis he that heals thy Sicknesses
And makes thee young again.

4 He crowns thy Life with Love,
When ransom'd from the Grave;
He that redeem'd my Soul from Hell
Hath sov'reign Pow'r to save.

5 He fills the Poor with Good,
He gives the Suff'rers Rest;
The Lord hath Judgments for the Proud,
And Justice for th'Opprest.

6 His wondrous Works and Ways
He made by Moses known;
But sent the World his Truth and Grace
By his beloved Son.

Text Information
First Line:	O bless the Lord, my Soul!
Meter:	Short Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1740
Scripture:	Psalm 103:1-7
Topic:	Afflicted: gentle; Angels: praise the Lord; Compassion of God (5 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.