O Praise the Lord, for He Is Good

Verse 1

O praise the Lord, for he is good, his mercies still endure; thus say the ransomed of the Lord, from all their foes secure.

Verse 2

He gathered them from out the lands, from north, south, east and west. They strayed in desert's pathless way, No city found for rest.

Verse 3

Their weary soul within them faints when thirst and hunger press; in trouble then they cried to God, he saved them from distress.

Verse 4

He made the way before them straight, himself became their guide, that they might to a city go wherein they might abide.

Verse 5

O that men would Jehovah praise for all his kindness shown, and for his works so wonderful which he to men makes known!

Verse 6

Because the longing soul by him with food is satisfied, the hungry soul that looks to him with goodness is supplied.