Psalm 136

John Milton, 1623, rev Marie J. Post, 1985

1. Let us with a gladsome mind
   Praise the LORD, for He is kind.
   Sound again His name abroad,
   For of gods He is the God.
   
2. Lord of lords He rules above,
   Showing us His power and love:
   For His mercies shall endure,
   Ever faithful, ever sure.
   
3. Heavens and earth with seas He made;
   Still His wonders are displayed.
   He, with all-commanding might,
   Filled His new-made world with light-
   
4. Sun to stride across the day,
   Moon and stars in vast array:
   For His mercies shall endure,
   Ever faithful, ever sure.
   
5. He with thunder-clasping hand
   Smote the sons of Egypt land,
   Split the Red Sea floods in two,
   Guided Israel safely through.
   
6. He brought walls of water down,
   Made the hosts of Pharaoh drown:
   For his mercies shall endure,
   Ever faithful, ever sure.
   
7. Flowing springs and manna blessed
   Israel in the wilderness.
   Og and Sihon, heathen kings,
   Found what wicked action brings.
   
8. Then the land of heavy yoke
   God gave to His chosen folk:
   For His mercies shall endure,
   Ever faithful, ever sure.
   
9. He remembered us when low,
   Rescued us from every foe.
   His love feeds all living things,
   Shelters them beneath His wings.
   
10. Let us, then, with thankful mind,
    Praise the LORD, for He is kind:
    For His mercies shall endure,
    Ever faithful, ever sure.