Psalm 136

Author Unknown, adapted G VanDooren, 1961, 1972

1. O give thanks unto the LORD,
   God of gods, with one accord,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
2. Praise the mighty King of kings
   Who alone does wondrous things,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
3. He by wisdom framed the skies,
   Made the earth from ocean rise,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
4. He by day gave sun for light,
   Moon and stars to rule the night,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
5. He made Egypt’s greatness vain,
   Caused their firstborn to be slain,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
6. He stretched out His mighty hand,
   Brought out Israel from that land,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
7. God divided the Red Sea,
   Led His people through it, free,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
8. Pharaoh’s host was overthrown,
   God through deserts led His own,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
9. Mighty kings of famous name
   He destroyed and put to shame,
   For His steadfast love is sure;
   It shall evermore endure.
   
10. Sihon, king of the Amorites,
    Og of Bashan by His might,
    For His steadfast love is sure;
    It shall evermore endure.
    
11. As a heritage, their land
    He gave into Israel’s hand,
    For His steadfast love is sure;
    It shall evermore endure.
    
12. He remembered all our woes
    And redeemed us from our foes,
    For His steadfast love is sure;
    It shall evermore endure.
    
13. Food to all does He supply.
    Praise our God, enthroned on high,
    For His steadfast love is sure;
    It shall evermore endure.