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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 126 · Words: Johann J. Schütz · Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A German praise hymn by Johann J. Schütz (1675), translated by Frances Elizabeth Cox. It exalts God as the all-powerful, ever-present creator who fills the soul with healing and leads his people with tender care.
Verse 1
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.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
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.
Verse 4
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.
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