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1-3 Oh, thankGod—he’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free byGod, tell the world! Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, from the seven seas. 4-9 Some of you wandered for years in the desert, looking but […]

A David Prayer 1-2 I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe. Ready to sing, ready to raise a God-song: “Wake, soul! Wake, lute! Wake up, you sleepyhead sun!” 3-6 I’m thanking you,God, out in the streets, singing your praises in town and country. The deeper your love, the higher it goes; every […]

A David Prayer 1-5 My God, don’t turn a deaf ear to my hallelujah prayer. Liars are pouring out invective on me; Their lying tongues are like a pack of dogs out to get me, barking their hate, nipping my heels—and for no reason! I loved them and now they slander me—yes, me!— and treat […]

A David Prayer 1-3 The word ofGodto my Lord: “Sit alongside me here on my throne until I make your enemies a stool for your feet.” You were forged a strong scepter byGodof Zion; now rule, though surrounded by enemies! Your people will freely join you, resplendent in holy armor on the great day of […]

1-10 Hallelujah! I give thanks toGodwith everything I’ve got— Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation. God’s works are so great, worth A lifetime of study—endless enjoyment! Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out. His miracles are his memorial— ThisGodof Grace, thisGodof Love. He gave food to those who fear […]

1-10 Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fearGod, Who cherish and relish his commandments, Their children robust on the earth, And the homes of the upright—how blessed! Their houses brim with wealth And a generosity that never runs dry. Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people— God’s grace and mercy and justice! The good […]

1-3 Hallelujah! You who serveGod, praiseGod! Just to speak his name is praise! Just to rememberGodis a blessing— now and tomorrow and always. From east to west, from dawn to dusk, keep lifting all your praises toGod! 4-9 Godis higher than anything and anyone, outshining everything you can see in the skies. Who can compare […]

1-8 After Israel left Egypt, the clan of Jacob left those barbarians behind; Judah became holy land for him, Israel the place of holy rule. Sea took one look and ran the other way; River Jordan turned around and ran off. The mountains turned playful and skipped like rams, the hills frolicked like spring lambs. […]

1-2 Not for our sake,God, no, not for our sake, but for your name’s sake, show your glory. Do it on account of your merciful love, do it on account of your faithful ways. Do it so none of the nations can say, “Where now, oh where is their God?” 3-8 Our God is in […]

1-6 I loveGodbecause he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy. He listened so intently as I laid out my case before him. Death stared me in the face, hell was hard on my heels. Up against it, I didn’t know which way to turn; then I called out toGodfor help: “Please,God!” I […]