Psalm 136

Gott sei Dank durch alle Welt 7.7.7.7. (Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen, 1670-1739)

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