1.

O let us praise our God with great rejoicing;
Draw near to Him in holy harmony.
With all our hearts we’ll give Him praise and honor;
All pow’r and might are His eternally.

Chorus:

Lift up your voice to Jesus’ glory
With songs of joy and hymns of praise.
Our thanks in tones so clearly ringing
Shall fill our hearts throughout our days.

2.

From early morning we must e’er be ready,
At rest in God and pure in mind and heart.
The whole day through we’re fighting, watching, praying,
So that we never from His Word depart.

Chorus:

Then you’ll rejoice with heart a-singing,
With songs of praise the whole day long.
Because you love God’s laws and keep them,
Pure tones from heav’n will fill your song.

3.

By God Himself my ear each morn is wakened;
He whispers gently, “Hear the Spirit’s voice!”
He brings to mind what I must do to please Him;
To be obedient is my heart’s sole choice.

Chorus:

Be therefore faithful to God’s promptings.
O let His chast’ning cleanse your way;
Then in your life you’ll be triumphant,
And songs of praise will fill your day.

Written by Gerd E. Jensen (published in 1960)Composed by Elsa EklundText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagMelody © Gävle Första BaptistförsamlingNorway ⋅ G