Non-rhyming versification of Psalm 147

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

Welcome to Heart & Voice....

There is a River

There is a river ever-flowing,

That makes the hearts of Christians glad;
A stream of grace that’s never-ending,
E’en though their lives are oft-times sad.
A well of living water flows,
Unto all those the Savior knows.


Our fathers baptized into Moses,
All ate the manna, spiritual food;
Their drink was more than man supposes,
God in His love gives all things good.
He gave them Christ to be their Head,
The Living Water, Living Bread.


Now unto to us a cup of blessing,
A true communion in Christ’s blood;
The holy bread we are partaking,
Body of Christ, is our true food.
“Take, eat, and drink,” the Savior said,
“I give you life, life from the dead!”

Come to the river ever-flowing,
Christ has redeemed us, be not sad;
Drink of His mercies never-ending,
Lift up your hearts, rejoice, be glad!
Now at His Table, let us raise;
Voices to God in endless praise.



Rev. Brian L. Penney ~ 2007
(sung to the tune ~ Neumark)