From heaven the Lord confess

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From heaven the Lord confess, in heights his glory raise.

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Him let all angels bless, him all his armies praise.

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Him glorify Sun, moon, and stars;

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ye higher spheres, and cloudy sky.

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Jehovah gave you birth, him therefore glorious make; to being ye came forth, when he the word but spake.

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And from that place, where fixed you be by his decree; you cannot pass.

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Praise him from earth below, ye dragons, and ye deeps:

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fire, hail, clouds, wind, and snow, which in command he keeps.

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Praise ye his name, hills great and small, trees low and tall,

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beasts wild and tame. All things that creep or fly,

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kings, tribes of every tongue, all princes mean or high,

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both men and virgins young; even young and old,

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exalt his name; for much his fame should be extolled. Jehovah's name be praised above both earth and sky;

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for he his saints hath raised, and set their horn on high: even those that be of Israel's race, near to his grace; the Lord praise ye.