Words: Henry Francis Lyte, Spirit of the Psalms, 1834, alt. In 1836, Lyte published a revised version, where the second verse began:
Earth to heaven exalt the strain,
Send it, heaven, to earth again.
Music: "Llanfair," Robert Williams, 1817; harmony by John Roberts, 1837
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"Gwalchmai," Joseph David Jones (1827-1870)
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Praise the Lord, God's glories show, Alleluia!
Saints within God's courts below, Alleluia!
Angels round the throne above, Alleluia!
All that see and share God's love, Alleluia!
Earth to heaven and heaven to earth, Alleluia!
Tell the wonders, sing God's worth, Alleluia!
Age to age and shore to shore, Alleluia!
Praise God, praise forevermore! Alleluia!
Praise the Lord, great mercies trace, Alleluia!
Praise His providence and grace, Alleluia!
All that God for us has done, Alleluia!
All God sends us through the Son. Alleluia!
Strings and voices, hands and hearts, Alleluia!
In the concert bear your parts, Alleluia!
All that breathe, your Lord adore, Alleluia!
Praise Him, praise Him evermore!
Hymns supplied through the gracious generosity of the Cyber Hymnal Website