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Great is the Lord, 'tis good to praise

Eliza R. Snow • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 147:1-5

Verse 1

Great is the Lord; ’tis good to praise His high and holy name. Well may the Saints in latter days His wondrous love proclaim.

Verse 2

The Comforter is sent again, His pow’r the Church attends, And with the faithful will remain Till Jesus Christ descends.

Verse 3

We’ll praise him for a prophet’s voice, His people’s steps to guide; In this we do and will rejoice, Tho all the world deride.

Verse 4

To praise him let us all engage, For unto us is giv’n To live in this momentous age And share the light of heav’n.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 147:1-5