Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above was first published in the Bohemian Brethren’s Kirchegesange in 1566. It speaks of constant reliance of God and His ability to make our lives what He wants them to be.
Sing praise to God who reigns above / the God of all creation,
The God of power, the God of love / the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled / and every faithless murmur stilled:
To God all praise and glory.
The Lord is never far away / but through all grief distressing,
An ever present help and stay / our peace and joy and blessing.
As with a mother’s tender hand / God gently leads the chosen band:
To God all praise and glory.
Thus all my toilsome way along / I sing aloud thy praises,
That earth may hear the grateful song / my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart / both soul and body bear your part:
To God all praise and glory.
Let all who name Christ’s holy name / give God all praise and glory;
Let all who own his power proclaim / aloud the wondrous story!
Cast each false idol from its throne / for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone:
To God all praise and glory.
Church Calendar: Harvest/Thanksgiving
Hymn tune: MEIN FREUDEN ZART
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