LYRICS
| Meter: | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
| | Writer(s): | John Hopkins
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| | Dates: | 1562,1812
| | Bible Refs: | Ps 66:1-10
| The Whole Book of Psalms
| 1812
| 66
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| 1. Ye men on earth, in God rejoice,
with praise set forth his Name:
Exalt his might with heart and voice,
give glory to the same.
2. How wonderful, O Lord, say ye,
in all thy works thou art !
Thy foes for fear shall seek to thee,
full sore against their heart.
3. All men that dwell the earth throughout
shall praise the Name of God.
The laud whereof the world about
is showed and set abroad.
4. All folk come forth, behold and see
what things the Lord hath wrought;
Mark well the wondrous works that he
for men to pass hath brought.
5. He laid the sea like heaps on high,
therein a way they had
On foot to pass, both fair and dry,
whereof their hearts were glad.
6. His might doth rule the world alway,
his eyes all things behold;
And such as will him disobey,
by him shall be controlled.
7. Ye people, give unto our God
due laud and thanks always;
With joyful voice declare abroad,
and sing unto his praise.
8. Who doth endue our soul with life,
and it preserve withal;
He stays our feet, so that no strife
can make us slip or fall.
9. The Lord doth prove our deeds with fire,
whether they will abide,
As workmen do when they desire
to have their metals tried.
10. Although thou dost us suffer long
in prison to be cast,
And there with chains and fetters strong
to lie in bondage fast;
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