Praise to the Lord the Almight Hymn
Lyrics for Praise to the Lord
Stanza 1
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy
health and salvation!
All ye who hear,
Now to His temple draw near;
Sing now in glad adoration!
Stanza 2
the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy
health and salvation!
All ye who hear,
Now to His temple draw near;
Sing now in glad adoration!
Stanza 2
Praise to the Lord, who o’er all
things so wondrously reigneth,
Who, as on wings of an eagle,
uplifteth, sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
How thy desires all have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Stanza 3
things so wondrously reigneth,
Who, as on wings of an eagle,
uplifteth, sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
How thy desires all have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Stanza 3
Praise to the Lord, who hath fearfully,
wondrously, made thee!
Health hath vouchsafed and, when
heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee.
What need or grief
Ever hath failed of relief?
Wings of His mercy did shade thee.
Stanza 4
wondrously, made thee!
Health hath vouchsafed and, when
heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee.
What need or grief
Ever hath failed of relief?
Wings of His mercy did shade thee.
Stanza 4
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper
thy work and defend thee,
Who from the heavens the streams of
His mercy doth send thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
Who with His love doth befriend thee.
Stanza 5
thy work and defend thee,
Who from the heavens the streams of
His mercy doth send thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
Who with His love doth befriend thee.
Stanza 5
Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that
is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come
now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come
now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
About the Hymn "Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of Creation"
Key: Ab
Composer: Joachim Neander (Pastor)
Year: 1680
Country: Germany
Biography of the Hymn Writer, Joachim Neander
Joachim Neander was born and brought up in Germany. He began his life in worldliness but later got converted at a tender age. After accepting Christ wholeheartedly, Neander went deep into the ministry where he studied Theology in Bremen University and became a Lutheran church pastor. Beside being a preacher and theologian, he was also a teacher and a hymn writer.
In the later days of his ministry, Neander who was a reformed theologist, got implicated for going against the doctrine of the Lutheran church. This unfortunate even led to his suspension from the church in year 1677. Devastated by what happened, history claims that Neander relocated to a remote village near Germany known as Neander Valley. This place was name after his family and it was here that scientists later discovered the first Neanderthal bones 200 years after his demise.
Joachim Neander spent his life alone in the Neander Valley. Due to several challenges, his health turned bad and worsen after he contracted tuberculosis, a sickness that took his young life on May 31, 1650, at the age of 30.
Joachim Neander until his demise wrote over 60 hymns one of which is "Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of Creation". The hymn was penned in 1680.
Some biographers believe that the church restored him but no more as a pastor, however, not much is known about this. The fact remain that he became one of the most popular hymn writer of all times. Most of his works and publications are preserved in Loyal Library, Berlin, Germany.
Story Behind the Hymn
"Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of Creation" was inspired by Neander's deep reverence for God's majesty and power, as well as his personal experience of God's sustaining grace.
The hymn's opening lines boldly proclaim God's sovereignty over all creation:
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!"
Neander's words reflect his awe of God's immense power and creative genius. He sees God as the ultimate source of all life and goodness, and he calls on his soul to offer Him unceasing praise.
The hymn also expresses Neander's deep trust in God's loving care. He writes:
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy shall daily attend thee.
Neander had experienced firsthand God's faithfulness in times of trial. As dedicated believer who later became a pastor, he knew that God was always present, even in the midst of suffering, and that He could be trusted to provide for His people's needs.
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" is a timeless hymn that continues to inspire Christians around the world.
The hymn's popularity has led to it being translated into numerous languages and being set to a variety of tunes. Today, it is sung in churches of all denominations, and its stirring tune continues to uplift and inspire believers.
The hymn's opening lines boldly proclaim God's sovereignty over all creation:
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!"
Neander's words reflect his awe of God's immense power and creative genius. He sees God as the ultimate source of all life and goodness, and he calls on his soul to offer Him unceasing praise.
The hymn also expresses Neander's deep trust in God's loving care. He writes:
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy shall daily attend thee.
Neander had experienced firsthand God's faithfulness in times of trial. As dedicated believer who later became a pastor, he knew that God was always present, even in the midst of suffering, and that He could be trusted to provide for His people's needs.
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" is a timeless hymn that continues to inspire Christians around the world.
The hymn's popularity has led to it being translated into numerous languages and being set to a variety of tunes. Today, it is sung in churches of all denominations, and its stirring tune continues to uplift and inspire believers.
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