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This famous and majestic hymn was composed by John Goss (tune: Praise My Soul), the words were written by that other famous hymn writer the Revd. Henry Fromer Lyte - who also wrote Abide With Me (see our MusicSmiles Contents), and God of Mercy, God of Grace. 

It is unusual in that John wrote four different settings for the four verses. Each of these has a beauty of its own. The music matches the words in power and serenity. The first is the full choir in unison with organ accompaniment. Second is unaccompanied choir in four-part harmony. Third the trebles (or ladies) get their turn with a light accompaniment. And fourth the whole choir is in unison with a big organ accompaniment.

The imagery, we are sure, will inspire our poets and artists to 'have a go' - look forward to hearing from you! 

Hope you like our arrangement, please feel free to sing along with Sir John, and Revd Henry . . .

Praise My Soul . . .

Praise my soul  the King of heaven;
To his feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Who like me his praise should sing?
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise the everlasting King!

Praise him for his grace and favour
To our fathers in distress;
Praise him still the same for ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise him! Praise him!
Glorious in his faithfulness.

Father-like he tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame he knows;
In his hands he gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise him! Praise him!
Widely as his mercy flows.

Angels, help us to adore him;
Ye behold him face to face;
Sun and moon bow down before him,
Dwellers all in time and space.
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise with us the God of grace!

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