
1-2 O give thanks unto the LORD,
God of gods, with one accord,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
3-4 Praise the mighty King of kings,
who alone does wondrous things,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
5-6 With great skill the heavens he made;
earth he on the waters laid,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
7-9 Sun to stride across the day,
moon and stars in vast array:
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
10 He made Egypt’s greatness vain,
caused their firstborn to be slain,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
11-12 He stretched out his mighty hand,
brought out Israel from that land,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
13-14 God divided the Red Sea,
led his people through it, free,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
15-16 Pharaoh’s host was overthrown;
God through deserts led his own,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
17-18 Mighty kings of glorious fame
he destroyed and put to shame,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
19-20 Sihon of the Amorites,
Og of Bashan, by his might,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
21-22 As a heritage, their land
he gave into Israel’s hand,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
23-24 He remembered all our woes
and redeemed us from our foes,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
25-26 Food to all will he supply;
praise our God, enthroned on high,
for his steadfast love is sure;
it shall evermore endure.
– Book of Praise: Anglo-Genevan Psalter, alt.;
vv. 7-9 Marie Post