Praise the Lord, For it is Good ~ Psalm 147
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God.
Praise the Lord!
For it is pleasant, a psalm of praise is beautiful.
The Lord builds Jerusalem;
He brings all His outcast ones home.
Heals His brokenhearted people;
And He binds up all their wounds.
Who is this Who counts the stars;
He Who calls them all by name?
Great Jehovah, God Almighty;
His understanding knows no end.
The Lord lifts up His humble people;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.
Sing, o sing heart-felt thanksgiving;
Sing praises on the harp to God.
Who is this Who clouds the heavens;
Who prepares the rain for earth?
Great Jehovah, God Almighty;
His mighty power knows no end.
He makes the grass to grow on the mountains;
He gives to every beast its food.
Oh what power, what condescension,
To care for ravens as they cry!
Does God care for the strength of horses;
Does He consider the legs of man?
God takes pleasure in those who fear Him;
In those who hope in His mercy sure.
Praise the Lord, Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O city beloved!
He has strengthened your gates, O Zion;
Peace and prosperity are yours within.
God commands, and His word runs swiftly;
He sends His voice into all the earth.
Snow like wool and frost like ashes;
He casts out hail, who can stand His cold?
He sends out His word and melts them;
His wind to blow and the waters flow.
Great Jehovah, God Almighty;
Who is like our sovereign Lord?
Sons of Jacob, His chosen people;
Seed of the covenant with Abraham;
God has given you His word, His statutes;
Precepts, and judgments to Israel.
He has dealt thus with no other nation;
All His judgments, they have not known.
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God.
Lyrics: Rev. Brian L. Penney 2007
Tune: Gwalia
