Praise, O Praise Our God and King
John Milton • English
Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:11-19
Verse 1
Praise, O praise our God and King; hymns of adoration sing:
Chorus
For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 2
Praise him that he made the sun day by day his course to run:
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For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 3
And the silver moon by night, shining with her gentle light:
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For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 4
Praise him that he gave the rain to mature the swelling grain:
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For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 5
And hath bid the fruitful field crops of precious increase yield:
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For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 6
Praise him for our harvest-store; he hath filled the garner-floor:
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For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 7
And for richer food than this, pledge of everlasting bliss:
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For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure.
Verse 8
Glory to our bounteous King; glory let creation sing: Glory to the Father, Son, and blest Spirit, Three in One.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- genesis 1:11-19
Reference 2
- 2-chronicles 5:13
Reference 3
- ezra 3:11
Reference 4
- psalms 65:9-13
Reference 5
- psalms 100
Reference 6
- psalms 104
Reference 7
- psalms 136
Reference 8
- joel 2:26
Reference 9
- matthew 5:45