Laudate Dominum

Verse 1

Give laud unto the Lord, from heav'n that is so high; Praise him in deed and word above the starry sky: And also ye, his angels all, armies royal, Praise joyfully.

Verse 2

Praise him both moon and sun, which are so clear and bright; The same of you be done, ye glittering stars of light. And ye no less, ye heavens fair, Clouds of the air, his praise express:

Verse 3

For at his word they were all formed as we see, At his voice did appear all things in their degree, Which he set fast; to them he made A law and trade always to last.

Verse 4

Extol and praise God's Name on earth, ye dragons fell; All deeps do ye the same, for it becomes you well, The same do ye, fire, hail, ice, snow, And storms that blow at his decree:

Verse 5

The hills and mountains all, and trees that fruitful are, The cedars great and tall, his worthy praise declare; Beasts and cattle, Yea, birds of wing, And worms creeping, that on earth dwell:

Verse 6

All kings both great and small, with all their pompous train, Princes and judges all that in the world remain, Exalt his Name: young men and maids, Old men and babes, Do ye the same.

Verse 7

For his Name shall we prove to be most excellent, Whose praise is far above the earth and firmament: For sure he shall exalt with bliss The horn of his, And help them all.

Verse 8

His saints all shall forth tell his praise and worthiness, he sons of Israel, each one both more and less: And also they, that with good will His words fulfil, And him obey.