MY SOUL, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

My soul, give thanks to the living God:

All my being, bless his holy name.

The Lord is gracious, rich in mercy,

Ever patient with those who believe.

My soul, give thanks to the Lord,

all my being, bless his holy name.

My soul, give thanks to the Lord and never

forget all his blessings.

It is he who forgives all your guilt,

who heals every one of your ills,

who redeems your life from the grave,

who crowns you with love and compassion.

Who fills your life with good things,

renewing your youth like an eagle’s.

The Lord does deeds of Justice,

Gives judgement for all who are oppressed.

He made known his ways to Moses

and his deeds to Israel’s sons.

The Lord is compassion and love,

slow to anger and rich in mercy.

His wrath will come to an end,

he will not be angry for ever.

He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our faults.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so strong is his love for those who fear him.

As far as the east is from the west,

so far does he remove our sins.

As a father has compassion on his children,

the Lord has pity on those who fear him.

For he knows of what we are made,

he remembers that we are dust.

As for us, our days are like grass,

we flower like the flower of the field;

One gust of wind, and we are gone

and our place never sees us again.

But the love of the Lord is everlasting

upon those who hold him in fear;

and age after age he will do justice

to those who keep his covenant in truth.

### Z.104-105 MAKE KNOWN HIS DEEDS

O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name,

Make known his deeds among the people. (2)

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him,

Tell of all His wonderful, wonderful works.

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him,

O give thanks to the Lord.

Glory in His holy name,

Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice…

Seek the Lord and seek His strength,

Seek His presence continually.

He, the Lord, is our mighty God,

Ever keeping His covenant.

Israel their land He gave,

That His people may keep His commands.