1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty The King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is thy Health and salvation; Come ye who hear, Brothers and sister, draw near, Praise him in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things So wondrously reigneth Shelters thee under his wings, yea So gently sustaineth, Hast thou not seen All that is needful hath been Granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper Thy work and defend thee! Surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee; Ponder anew All the Almighty can do He who with love doth befriend thee

Praise to the Lord, who when Tempests their warfare are waging, Who, when the element madly around thee are raging Biddeth them cease, Turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.

Praise to the Lord, who when Darkness of sin is abounding, Who, when the godless do triumph, All virtue confounding, Sheddeth his light, Chaseth the horrors of night, Saints with his mercy Surrounding.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him All that hath life and breath Come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again Gladly for aye we adore him! Joachim Neander (1650-80) Tr. Catherine Winkworth 44