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Praise to God in the Highest!

Percy Dearmer (1928) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 126

Verse 1

Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father: praise to you! Guide and prosper the nations, rulers, and peoples: praise to you!

Verse 2

May the truth in its beauty flourish triumphant: praise to you! May the mills bring us bread, for food and for giving: praise to you!

Verse 3

May the good be obeyed and evil be conquered: praise to you! Give us laughter, and set us daily rejoicing: praise to you!

Verse 4

Peace on earth and goodwill be ever among us: praise to you! Amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 126