Metrical Psalms 1650

Psalms 145:3-14 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

3. Great is the Lord, much to be prais'd;his greatness search exceeds.

4. Race unto race shall praise thy works,and shew thy mighty deeds.

5. I of thy glorious majestythe honour will record;I'll speak of all thy mighty works,which wondrous are, O Lord.

6. Men of thine acts the might shall show,thine acts that dreadful are;And I, thy glory to advance,thy greatness will declare.

7. The mem'ry of thy goodness greatthey largely shall express;With songs of praise they shall extolthy perfect righteousness.

8. The Lord is very gracious,in him compassions flow;In mercy he is very great,and is to anger slow.

9. The Lord JEHOVAH unto allhis goodness doth declare;And over all his other workshis tender mercies are.

10. Thee all thy works shall praise, O Lord,and thee thy saints shall bless;

11. They shall thy kingdom's glory show,thy pow'r by speech express:

12. To make the sons of men to knowhis acts done mightily,And of his kingdom th' excellentand glorious majesty.

13. Thy kingdom shall for ever stand,thy reign through ages all.

14. God raiseth all that are bow'd down,upholdeth all that fall.