Psalm 103

Helen Otte, 1986

1. Come, praise the LORD, my soul, and all within me,
   Praise His most holy Name; bring Him the glory.
   Forget not all His benefits toward you.
   He is forgiving, heals all your diseases,
   Redeems your life, so satisfies and pleases
   That, like the eagle’s, he renews your youth.
   
2. To all the needy God is just and faithful.
   He showed His deed to Moses and his people.
   The LORD is gracious, rich in steadfast love.
   He is compassionate and slow to anger.
   He will not keep His wrath on us forever.
   He does not treat us as our sins deserve.
   
3. High as the heavens above, so great God loves us.
   So far has He moved our transgressions from us-
   As far removed as east is from the west.
   As parents have compassion on their children,
   God is compassionate to those who fear Him;
   He knows our frame, remembers we are dust.
   
4. Our days are gone as quickly as a flower;
   Like grass, we flourish for the briefest hour.
   But God’s love is forevermore the same;
   From everlasting unto everlasting,
   To children’s children, human love surpassing,
   His love remains with all who fear His name.
   
5. God in His kingdom over all is ruling.
   Praise Him, you angels, you who do his bidding,
   You mighty servants who obey his word.
   Come, praise the LORD, all works of His creation.
   Praise God in every part of His dominion.
   Come, O my soul, forever praise the LORD.