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Through All the Changing Scenes of Life

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1 Through all the changing scenes of life,
in trouble and in joy,
the praises of my God shall still
my heart and tongue employ.
Of his deliv'rance I will boast,
till all that are distressed,
from my example comfort take
and lay their griefs to rest.

2 O magnify the LORD with me,
exalt his holy name;
when in distress to him I called,
he to my rescue came.
The hosts of God encamp around
the dwellings of the just;
deliv'rance he affords to all
who in his promise trust.

3 O taste and see that he is good;
experience will decide
how blest are they, and only they
who in the LORD confide.
Fear him, you saints, and you will then
have nothing else to fear;
make serving him your sole delight,
your wants shall be his care.

Source: Christian Worship: Psalter #34A

Text Information

First Line: Through all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy
Title: Through All the Changing Scenes of Life
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Source: Tate and Brady's New Version, 1696, 1698
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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