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Lyrics and Information

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Words by Johann J. Schütz(1640-1690), 1675; Translated by Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897), 1864
Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART from Bohemian Brethren’s Kirchengesänge, 1566; harmony by Maurice F. Bell, 1906
Key signature: D major (2 sharps)
Time signature: 3/2
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
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1. Sing praise to God Who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of pow’r, the God of love, The God of our salvation; With healing balm my soul He fills, And ev’ry faithless murmur stills: To God all praise and glory.
2. What God’s almighty pow’r hath made His gracious mercy keepeth, By morning glow or evening shade His watchful eye ne’er sleepeth; Within the kingdom of His might, Lo! All is just and all is right: To God all praise and glory.
3. The Lord is never far away, But, through all grief distressing, An ever present help and stay, Our peace and joy and blessing; As with a mother’s tender hand, He leads His own, His chosen band: To God all praise and glory.
4. Thus all my toilsome way along I sing aloud Thy praises, That earth may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart! Both soul and body bear your part: To God all praise and glory.