O thank the Lord, for he is good, For ever are his mercies sure

Verse 1

O thank the LORD; for he is good, For ever are his mercies sure: Thanks give ye to the God of GODS; His mercies evermore endure. Thanks give ye to the Lord of Lords: For ever are his mercies sure: Him who alone does wonders great; His mercies evermore endure.

Verse 2

To Him whose wisdom made the heav'ns; For ever are his mercies sure: Who o'er the waters spread the earth; His mercies evermore endure. To Him who made great lights to shine; For ever are his mercies sure. The sun to guide and rule the day, His mercies evermore endure.

Verse 3

The moon and stars to rule the night; For ever are his mercies sure. Who the first born of Egypt smote; His mercies evermore endure. Who from among them Isr'el brought; For ever are his mercies sure. With a strong hand and stretch'd out arm; His mercies evermore endure.

Verse 4

Who the red sea asunder clave; For ever are his mercies sure. And thro' the midst made Isr'el go; His mercies evermore endure. But there drown'd Pharoah and his host; For ever are his mercies sure. His people thro' the desart led, His mercies evermore endure.

Verse 5

To Him who mighty kings did smite; For ever are his mercies sure. And famous kings in battle slew; His mercies evermore endure. King Sihon of the Amorites; For ever are his mercies sure. And Ogg of bashan mighty king; His mercies evermore endure.

Verse 6

And gave their land an heritage: For ever are his mercies sure. To his dear servant Israel; His mercies evermore endure. Who minds us in our low estate; For ever are his mercies sure. And who redeems us from our foes, His mercies evermore endure.

Verse 7

Who to all flesh gives proper food; For ever are his mercies sure. O to the God of heav'n give thanks, His mercies evermore endure.