Author: Johann Jakob Schütz, 1640-1690; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-1897 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #386 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: General Hymns Praise and Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation;
with healing balm my soul he fills,
and every faithless murmur stills:
to God all praise and glory.
2 The Lord is never far away,
but, through all grief distressing,
an ever-present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing;
as with a mother's tender hand,
he leads his own, his chosen band:
to God all praise and glory.
3 Thus all my gladsome way along
I sing aloud thy praises,
that men may hear the grateful song
my voice unwearied raises;
be joyful in the Lord, my heart;
both soul and body bear your part:
to God all praise and glory. Scripture: Psalm 97:1 Languages: English Tune Title: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Sing praise to God who reigns above