Psalm 66 (Tate & Brady)

1,2 Let all the lands with shouts of joy

to God' their voices raise;

Sing psalms in honor of his Name,

and spread his glorious praise.

3 And let them say, How dreadful, Lord,

in all thy works,art thou!

To thy great pow'r, thy stubborn foes

shall all be forced to bow.

4 Through, all the earth the nations round

Shall thee their God confess;

and with glad hymns their awful dread

of thy; great Name express.

5 O come, behold the works of God,

and then with me you'll own,

That he to all the sons of men

has wondrous judgments shown.

6 He made the sea become dry land,

through which our fathers walked;

Whilst to each other of his might

with joy his people talked.

7 He by his power for ever rules;

his eyes the world survey;

Let no presumptuous man rebel

against his sov'reign sway.

The Second Part.

8,9 O all ye nations, bless our God,

and loudly speak his praise;

Who keeps our soul alive, and still

confirms our steadfast ways

10 For thou hast tried us, Lord, as fire,

does try the precious ore;

11 Thou brought'st us into straits, where we

oppressing burdens bore.

12 Insulting foes did us, their slaves,

through fire and water chase;

But yet at last thou brought'st us forth

into a wealthy place.

13 Burnt off'rings to thy house I'll bring,

and there my vows I'll pay,

14 Which I with solemn zeal did make

in trouble's dismal day.

15 Then shall the richest incense smoke,

the fattest rams shall fall;

The choicest goats from out the fold,

and bullocks from the stall.

16 O come, all ye that fear the Lord,

attend with heedful care;

Whilst I, what God for me has done,

with grateful joy declare.

17,

18 As I before his aid implored,

so now I praise his Name;

Who, if my heart had harbored sin,

would all my pray'rs disclaim.

19 But God to me, whene'er I cried,

his gracious ear did bend;

And to the voice of my request

with constant love attend.

20 Then blessed for ever be my God,

who never, when I Pray,

Withholds his mercy from my soul,

nor turns his face away.