1.

I will praise You, dear Lord, for Your mercy untold!
Your compassion and love never cease.
Those who trust in Your name You with grace will uphold,
And You give them Your heavenly peace.

2.

When the upright soul prays, God is eager to hear,
And the cry of the needy He’ll heed.
God Himself is my portion, so precious and dear!
He has made my lot blessed indeed.

3.

My dear Jesus, I love You with all of my heart!
You’re my strength and my joy and my song!
I extol You, dear Lord! Joy and grace You impart.
Unto You praises ever belong.

4.

Lord, Your mercy is greater than life unto me!
And Your call, Lord, to me greatness gives.
You desire Your abode with Your people to be.
’Tis in Zion Your glory e’er lives.

5.

Bless the Lord, O my soul! Laud His glory divine!
All that’s in me His praises proclaim!
He’s compassionate, merciful, gracious, and kind!
O my soul! Praise His glorious name!

Written by Olga Olsen (published in 1914)Traditional norwegian melodyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ Bb