Classic Christian Hymns · Public-domain text

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Henry F. Lyte

An Anglican divine and poet (1793–1847) who suffered from failing health and respiratory illness throughout his life. Realizing his death was near, he wrote 'Abide with Me' in 1847 just after preaching his final sermon to his beloved congregation of fishermen. He passed away just a few weeks later, leaving the church a timeless prayer for comfort and presence in life's darkest hours.

Source: Spirit of the Psalms

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!
Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!
Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!
Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!
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