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1 Godrules:there’ssomething to shout over! On the double, mainlands and islands—celebrate! 2 Bright clouds and storm clouds circle ’round him; Right and justice anchor his rule. 3 Fire blazes out before him, Flaming high up the craggy mountains. 4 His lightnings light up the world; Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear. 5 The mountains take one […]

1 Sing toGoda brand-new song. He’s made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right. 2 Godmade history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do. 3 He remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israel—indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look—God’s work […]

1-3 Godrules. On your toes, everybody! He rules from his angel throne—take notice! Godlooms majestic in Zion, He towers in splendor over all the big names. Great and terrible your beauty: let everyone praise you! Holy. Yes, holy. 4-5 Strong King, lover of justice, You laid things out fair and square; You set down the […]

A Thanksgiving Psalm 1-2 On your feet now—applaudGod! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. 3 Know this:Godis God, and God,God. He made us; we didn’t make him. We’re his people, his well-tended sheep. 4 Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. 5 […]

A David Psalm 1-8 My theme song is God’s love and justice, and I’m singing it right to you,God. I’m finding my way down the road of right living, but how long before you show up? I’m doing the very best I can, and I’m doing it at home, where it counts. I refuse to […]

A Prayer of One Whose Life Is Falling to Pieces, and Who Lets God Know Just How Bad It Is 1-2 God, listen! Listen to my prayer, listen to the pain in my cries. Don’t turn your back on me just when I need you so desperately. Pay attention! This is a cry forhelp! And […]

A David Psalm 1-2 O my soul, blessGod. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! O my soul, blessGod, don’t forget a single blessing! 3-5 He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps […]

1-14 O my soul, blessGod! God, my God, how great you are! beautifully, gloriously robed, Dressed up in sunshine, and all heaven stretched out for your tent. You built your palace on the ocean deeps, made a chariot out of clouds and took off on wind-wings. You commandeered winds as messengers, appointed fire and flame […]

1-6 Hallelujah! ThankGod! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done! Sing him songs, belt out hymns, translate his wonders into music! Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seekGod. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open forGod, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his […]

1-3 Hallelujah! ThankGod! And why? Because he’s good, because his love lasts. But who on earth can do it— declaimGod’s mighty acts, broadcast all his praises? You’re one happy man when you do what’s right, one happy woman when you form the habit of justice. 4-5 Remember me,God, when you enjoy your people; include me […]