Refrain:Great is the Lord and highly to be praised. 1I will exalt you, O God my King, • and bless your name for ever and ever. 2Every day will I bless you • and praise your name for ever and ever. 3Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; • his greatness is beyond all searching out. R 4One generation shall praise your works to another • and declare your mighty acts. 5They shall speak of the majesty of your glory, • and I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. 6They shall speak of the might of your marvellous acts, • and I will also tell of your greatness. 7They shall pour forth the story of your abundant kindness • and joyfully sing of your righteousness. 8The Lord is gracious and merciful, • long-suffering and of great goodness. R 9The Lord is loving to everyone • and his mercy is over all his creatures. 10All your works praise you, O Lord, • and your faithful servants bless you. 11They tell of the glory of your kingdom • and speak of your mighty power, 12To make known to all peoples your mighty acts • and the glorious splendour of your kingdom. 13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; • your dominion endures throughout all ages. R 14The Lord is sure in all his words • and faithful in all his deeds. 15The Lord upholds all those who fall • and lifts up all those who are bowed down. 16The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, • and you give them their food in due season. 17You open wide your hand • and fill all things living with plenty. R 18The Lord is righteous in all his ways • and loving in all his works. 19The Lord is near to those who call upon him, • to all who call upon him faithfully. 20He fulfils the desire of those who fear him; • he hears their cry and saves them. 21The Lord watches over those who love him, • but all the wicked shall he destroy. 22My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, • and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Refrain:Great is the Lord and highly to be praised. King of the universe, you show the bright glory of your reign in acts of mercy and enduring love; raise the spirits of the downcast and restore those who have fallen away, that we may sing for ever of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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