Meditations: Oh Praise Him

Well, here's what happens when I hit a rut writing. Been sitting on this one.

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Oh, praise him!
Oh, praise him!
He is Lord;
He is Lord.

Though sorrow and darkness overcome;
Though the gates of the sea break away;
Sing praise forever; make your voice heard above the din.

Praise his power and his might;
Praise his excellent healing.
He is Lord of light and darkness,
Lord of sea and earth.

When depths of woe enshroud you,
Wrap about your head,
Lift your voice to Heaven's Throne, up above the sky.

Glory to the One Above;
Glory in his Name.
He is God of the deep and desperation,
Lord of life and death.

If the Accuser comes with arrows bright,
And the enemy mocks, you derides,
Be not silent, sons of earth; make rock and clay cry out.

Oh, praise him!
Oh, praise him!
He is Lord;
He is Lord.

When the mourners come to Zion,
When Death touches your face,
Do not forget your Maker, who sees these things.

Cry to the God Most Holy,
Wrap yourself in his light;
He is the Firstborn from among the dead,
And he hears blood from the ground.

Oh, praise him!
Oh, praise him!
He is Lord;
He is Lord.

As your heart fills with gladness,
When joy so secretly overflows,
Why should you be quiet? Dance, sing, and shout!

Shout to the Lord of Music,
Dance before the God of Song--
He made the feet for dancing , the hands for clapping 'round;
He puts a new song in our souls every morning.

If wonder enraptures you,
As you nourish on the vine,
Then spread your hands to heaven, let him hear your thanks.

Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
Let out a shout of triumph;
He puts bread in your mouth and wine on your tongue;
He anoints you with gladness, O little one.


When your God has saved you,
When he the adversary slays,
Then let the stars and sun hear your song.

Sing of his mercies and judgments;
Sing of his glorious renown;
Make known the depths of his righteousness;
Let the earth hear your voice.

As he gives words of counsel,
Leads you in the way and brings you healing,
Then let your self be joyous, O child of the light.

Oh, praise him!
Oh, praise him!
He is Lord;
He is Lord.