Great is the Lord: his praise is great
1 Great is the Lord! His praise is great
on Zion's mount, his holy place;
the royal city crowns the earth
and shines on all with radiant grace.
2 God is the Tower whose strength was shown
when Satan's armies threatened harm;
they gathered round, and looked, and ran
like boats before the driving storm.
3 Our ears have heard, our eyes have seen
what God the Lord of Hosts has done;
within these walls we celebrate
his steadfast love, his ageless throne.
4 God is the Judge whose mighty name
across the world with praise shall ring:
for his resplendent victories
let Zion shout and Judah sing!
5 God is the King whose kingdom's power
we see built up on every side;
we tell our children of our God
who will for ever be our Guide.
Christopher Idle from Psalm 48
© Christopher Idle/Jubilate Hymns Ltd
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Tune: LA CORBIERE