GIVE thanks to God Most High, The universal Lord; The sovereign King of kings, And be His love adored; His power and grace Are still the same; So let His name Have endless praise.
How mighty is His hand! What wonders He has done! He formed the earth and seas, And spread the skies alone. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure; And ever sure Abides Thy Word.
His wisdom framed the sun To bless the day with light; The moon and numerous stars To cheer the hours of night. His power and grace Are still the same; So let His name Have endless praise.
He saw the nations lie All perishing in sin, And pitied the lost state This ruined world was in. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure; And ever sure Abides Thy Word.
He sent His only Son To save us from our woe, From Satan, sin and death, And every hurtful foe. His power and grace Are still the same; So let His name Have endless praise.
Give thanks aloud to God, The Lord our heavenly King; Let all upon the earth His works and glories sing. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure; And ever sure Abides Thy Word.
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748