The Majesty and Condescension of God

1 Praise theLord!

Praise, O servants of theLord,

Praise the name of theLord!

2 Blessed be the name of theLord

From this time forth and forevermore!

3 From the rising of the sun to its going down

TheLord’s nameisto be praised.

4 TheLordishigh above all nations,

His glory above the heavens.

5 Whoislike theLordour God,

Who dwells on high,

6 Who humbles Himself to behold

Thethingsthatarein the heavens and in the earth?

7 He raises the poor out of the dust,

Andlifts theneedy out of the ash heap,

8 That He mayseathimwith princes—

With the princes of His people.

9 He grants the barren woman a home,

Like a joyful mother of children.

Praise theLord!