Sacred Hymns (Manchester Hymnal),
no. 5
Great is the Lord; ’tis good to praise
Great is the Lord; ’tis good to praise
1. Great is the Lord; ’tis good to praise
His high and holy name:
Well may the Saints in latter days
His wondrous love proclaim.
2. To praise Him let us all engage,
That unto us is given
To live in this momentous age,
And share the light of heaven.
3. We’ll praise Him for our happy lot
On this much favored land,
Where truth and righteousness are taught
By His divine command.
4. We’ll praise Him for more glorious things
Than language can express;
The “Everlasting Gospel” brings
The humble soul to bliss.
5. The Comforter is sent again;
His power the Church attends,
And with the faithful will remain
Till Jesus Christ descends.
6. We’ll praise Him for a Prophet’s voice,
His people’s steps to guide;
In this we do and will rejoice,
Though all the world deride.
7. Praise Him! the time, the chosen time
To favor Zion’s come;
And all the Saints from every clime
Will soon be gathered home.
8. The opening seals announce the day,
By prophets long declared,
When all, in one triumphant lay,
Will join to praise the Lord.