Scripture Verse

Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise Him in the heights. Psalm 142:1

Introduction

Words: Cen­to from the Scot­tish Psal­ter, 1650.

Music: Mis­sion­ary Hymn Lo­well Ma­son, 1823 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lowell Mason (1792–1872)

Lyrics

Praise God! From Hea­ven Praise Him;
In heights praise to Him be;
All ye His angels praise Him;
His hosts all praise Him ye.
Praise Him both sun and moon; Him
Praise all ye stars of light;
Ye heavens of heavens praise Him,
And floods above your height.

Let all the creatures praise Him;
Him, our al­migh­ty Lord;
They were, when He commanded,
Created by His word.
He also for all ages
Hath them established sure,
A law to them appointed
Which ever shall endure.

Kings of the earth, all nations,
Princes and judges all,
Both young men, yea, and maidens,
Old men and children small;
Let them God’s name praise; His name
Alone is excellent;
His glo­ry reacheth over
Earth and the firmament.