THE EARTH, O LORD REJOICES

  1. The earth, O Lord, rejoices,
    And sings with glad acclaim
    A hymn of many voices, in honour of thy name,
    We join the happy chorus that hails the morning light.
    And bless the Lord that o’er us kept loving watch all night.
  2. Our ev’ry thought and action we offer to thee
    From folly and distraction,
    we beg thee keep us free.
    Let no profane example, no censure, no applause,
    Lead us this day to trample O Lord, upon thy laws.
  3. It pleased thee, Lord, to make us,
    that we may serve thee here
    Let not thy grace forsake us,but keep us in thy fear.
    Preserve our life, O father, that we may serve thee still
    But let us lose it, rather, than disobey thy will.

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