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Praise the Lord

Representative Text

1 Praise the Lord, O praise the Lord,
Praise the Lord, O praise the Lord,
Praise the Lord, O praise the Lord,
Praise, O praise the Lord.

2 Blessed be His holy name,
Blessed be His holy name,
Blessed be His holy name,
Praise, O Praise the Lord.

3 Magnify and laud His name,
Magnify and laud His name,
Magnify and laud His name,
Praise, O Praise the Lord.

4 Glory be to God on high,
Glory be to God on high,
Glory be to God on high,
Praise, O Praise the Lord.

5 Watch and pray, He cometh soon,
Watch and pray, He cometh soon,
Watch and pray, He cometh soon,
Praise, O Praise the Lord.

6 May our lamps be trimmed and bright,
May our lamps be trimmed and bright,
May our lamps be trimmed and bright,
Praise, O Praise the Lord.

Source: Soul Inspiring Songs #180

Author: Mrs. Bessie Woodward

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Text Information

First Line: Praise the Lord, O praise the Lord (Woodward)
Title: Praise the Lord
Author: Mrs. Bessie Woodward
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Soul Inspiring Songs #180

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