Lift up your hearts and give thanks to the Lord
1 Lift up your hearts and give thanks to the Lord,
tell of his deeds in the world around;
sound forth his praise in thanksgiving and song,
call on his name with a joyful sound.
2 Think on his works and rejoice in his name,
seek for his help, he is always near;
ever remember his great works of old,
saving his people from sin and fear.
3 He is the Lord who is ruling on high,
sifting and judging men's hearts and ways;
he will fulfil every promise he made,
faithful and true to eternal days.
4 In all the testings his people endure,
God in his power, is their sure defence,
saviour and King, mighty refuge and tower,
great in his love and omnipotence.
5 God's chosen people are led forth with joy,
singing with gladness their hymns of praise;
they claimed the blessings he promised to give,
pledged to observe all his laws and ways.
James Edward Seddon (1915 - 1983)
© The Representatives of the late James Edward Seddon / Jubilate Hymns
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