Lyrics
Praise to the Lord,
The Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him,
For He is thy Health and Salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Praise Him in glad adoration.
Praise to the Lord,
Who over all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings,
Yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord,
Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy
Shall daily attend thee.
Ponder anew what the Almighty will do,
If with His love He befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord,
O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath,
Come now with praises before Him.
Let the Amen sound from His people again,
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Joachim Neander
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" invites us to remember that the God who spoke creation into being is the very same One who gently shelters us under His wings. In every season, He remains our ultimate health, our salvation, and our quiet refuge. As we lift our voices in glad adoration, our eyes are drawn away from life's anxieties and fixed upon His sovereign goodness. Today, let your soul take comfort in knowing that the King of all creation holds you tenderly in His care.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 103:1: “Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!”
- Psalm 148:1-2: “Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his armies!”
- Psalm 91:4: “He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is a shield and a rampart.”