Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above
Words: Johann J. Schutz, 1640-1690
Translated: Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897
Music: Bohemian Brethren’s Kirchengesänge, 1566
Verse 1:
D D/F# G D
Sing praise to God who reigns above
B Em A D
The God of all creation
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The God of pow’r, the God of love
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The God of our salvation
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With healing balm my soul He fills
A D E A
And ev’ry faithless murmur stills
G A D
To God all praise and glory
Verse 2:
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What God’s almigh - ty pow’r hath made
B Em A D
His gracious mercy keepeth
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By morning glow or evening shade
B Em A D
His watchful eye ne’er sleepeth
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Within the kingdom of His might
A D E A
Lo! All is just and all is right
G A D
To God all praise and glory
Verse 3:
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The Lord is never far away
B Em A D
But thro’ all grief distressing
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An ever present help and stay
B Em A D
Our peace and joy and blessing
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As with a moth - er’s tender hand
D E A
He leads His own, His chosen band
G A D
To God all praise and glory
Verse 4:
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Thus all my toilsome way along
B Em A D
I sing aloud His praises
D D/F# G D
That all may hear the grateful song
B Em A D
My voice unwearied raises
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Be joyful in the Lord, my heart
D E A
Both soul and body bear your part
G A D
To God all praise and glory