Sing to the Lord, Ye Saints of His

Verse 1

Sing to the LORD, ye saints of His, and tell how large His goodness is; let all your pow'rs rejoice and bless, while you record His holiness.

Verse 2

His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days. Tho' grief and tears the night employ, the morning star restores the joy.

Verse 3

Firm was my health, my day was bright, and I presumed 'twould ne'er be night; fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart."

Verse 4

But I forgot Thine arm was strong which made my mountain stand so long; soon as Thy face began to hide, my health was gone, my comforts died.

Verse 5

"Hear me, O GOD of grace," I said, "and bring me from among the dead!" Thy word rebuked the pains I felt, Thy pard'ning love removed my guilt.

Verse 6

My groans, and tears, and forms of woe, art turned to joy and praises now I throw my sackcloth on the ground, and ease and gladness gird me round.

Verse 7

My tongue, the glory of my frame, shall ne'er be silent of Thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heav'n, for guilt removed and sins forgiv'n.