Praise the Lord, for He is good, For His mercies ever sure From eternity have stood, To eternity endure. Let His ransomed people raise Songs to their Redeemer's praise. From captivity released, From the south and from the north, From the west and from the east, In His love He brought them forth, Ransomed out of every land From the adversary's hand. Wandering in the wilderness, Far they roamed the desert way, Found not settled dwelling place Where in peace secure to stay, Till with thirst and hunger pressed Courage sank within their breast. To Jehovah then they cried In their trouble, and He saved; He Himself became their Guide, Led them to the rest they craved By a pathway straight and sure, To a city strong, secure. Sons of men, awake to praise God the Lord who reigns above, Gracious in His works and ways, Wondrous in redeeming love; Let them all thank offerings bring, Celebrate His deeds and sing.