Praise Him – Hymnicity

This popular hymn has several modern settings, but the depth and beauty of these lyrics deserved yet another treatment. This is a general song of praise from Psalm 103 where we see the gospel truths of our restoration in Christ, God’s faithfulness to His covenant people through all generations, His tender fathering, and a command to all of creation to adore Him. Praise Him has a unique chorus structure – the responsive “Praise Him” with a different second line after each Chorus. This is based on the original hymn. Also note that the alternate chords shown for the third verse are optional, but add a more personal feel to this more personal verse. The echo part is sung by Abigail Ward, not quite 6 yrs old.

Lyrics

Verse 1:
Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;
To His feet your tribute bring!
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Who, like me, His praise should sing?
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise the everlasting King!
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him!

Verse 2:
Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress!
Praise Him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide and swift to bless!
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Glorious is His faithfulness!
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him!

Verse 3:
Father-like He tends and spares us,
Well our feebleness He knows;
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Widely as His mercy flows!
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him!

Verse 4:
Angels, help us to adore Him-
You behold Him face to face;
Sun and moon, bow down before Him-
Dwellers all in time and space.
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise with us the God of grace!
Oh Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him! (Praise Him!)
Praise Him!

CCLI Song #4462660