Scripture Verse

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:2

Introduction

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John Cennick (1718–1755)
National Portrait Gallery

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Words: John Cen­nick, 1741.

Music: Tha­net Jo­seph Jo­wett, Mu­sae So­li­ta­ri­ae, 1823 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Joseph Jowett (1784–1856)

Lyrics

Ere I sleep, for ev­ery fa­vor,
This day showed, by my God,
I will bless my Sav­ior.

O my Lord, what shall I ren­der
To Thy name, still the same,
Gracious, good, and ten­der?

Leave me not, but ev­er love me;
Let Thy peace, be my bliss,
Till Thou hence re­move me.