A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#47

47. Long as I live, I'll bless thy name

1 Long as I live, I'll bless thy name,
God of eternal love!
My work and joy shall be the same,
In the bright world above.

2 Great is the Lord, his pow'r unknown,
And let his praise be great;
I'll sing the honors of thy throne,
Thy works of grace repeat.

3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue;
And, while my lips rejoice,
The men that hear my sacred song
Shall join their cheerful voice.

4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name,
And children learn thy ways;
Ages to come thy truth proclaim,
And nations sound thy praise.

5 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date,
Shall through the world be known.
Thine arm of pow'r, thy heav'nly state,
With public splendor shown.

6 The world is manag'd by thy hands,
Thy saints are rul'd by love;
And thine eternal kingdom stands,
Tho' rocks and hills remove.

Text Information

• First Line: Long as I live, I'll bless thy name
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Of God: Praise to God

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