Carol in Cal. Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 This is the lens through which I look at politics: "Praise the Almighty, My Soul, Adore Him" by Johann D. Herrnschmidt, 1675-1723 Translated by Alfred Brauer, 1866-1949 1. Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him! Yea, I will laud Him until death. With songs and anthems I'll come before Him As long as He doth give me breath. From Him my life and all things came; Bless, O my soul, His holy name. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2. Trust not in princes, they are but mortal; Earth-born they are and soon decay. Naught are their counsels at life's last portal, When the dark grave doth claim its prey. Since, then, no man can help afford, Trust ye in Christ, our God and Lord. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 3. Blessed, yea, blessed is he forever Whose help is in the Lord most high, Whom from the saving faith naught can sever And who in hope to Christ draws nigh. To all who trust in Him, our Lord, Counsel and aid He doth afford. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 4. God the Almighty, the great Creator, Ruler of sky and land and sea, All things ordained, and sooner or later They come to pass unfailingly. His rule is over rich and poor, His promise ever standeth sure. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 5. Penitent sinners, for mercy crying, Pardon and peace from Him obtain; Ever the wants of the poor supplying, Their faithful God He doth remain. He helps His children in distress, The widows and the fatherless. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 6. Praise, O mankind, now the name so holy Of Him who doth such wondrous things! All that hath being, to praise Him solely, With happy heart its "Amen" sings! Children of God, with angel host Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Last Sunday, our pastor gave a very good sermon. It basically consisted of: "Whatever happens, God reigns. He will still reign when this is all over." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Carol, yes! He is everywhere present and fills all things. This is what we must remember. Thank-you for the beautiful hymn. I miss hymns--shh! ;) (BTW, does your church congregation sing all the verses to these longer hymns? My previous church, anglocatholic episcopalian, did, but most I've been to do not. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Carol, Excellent! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That is very comforting. Thank you. It is nice to hear today of all days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 I miss hymns--shh! ;) (BTW, does your church congregation sing all the verses to these longer hymns? My previous church, anglocatholic episcopalian, did, but most I've been to do not. ) I am a Certified Hymn Addict! I have hymns for almost everything. We sing a lot of verses, but our pastor does not tend to pick these longer hymns anymore. I miss them so much. I do visit other churches occasionally who do more singing, and I always enjoy that a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 And here is the music: Awesome organ, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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