SING to the Lord, Who here proclaims, His various and His saving names; And may they not be words alone, But by our sure experience known!
Our God Almighty be adored, Eternal, all-sufficient Lord! This righteous Lord for ever reigns; Justice and truth He still maintains.
The sovereign Judge prepares His throne, And will His awesome power make known To vindicate the righteous cause, If mortals dare defy His laws.
Awake our noblest powers to bless The God of Ages—God of Peace; Yet by a dearer title known— Father and God of Christ His Son.
Through every age His gracious ear Is open to His servant’s prayer; Nor can one humble soul complain, That it has sought the Lord in vain.
To Thee our souls in faith arise, To Thee we lift expectant eyes; And boldly through this desert tread, For Thou wilt guard where Thou shalt lead.
Philip Doddridge, 1702-51