65. Sing of the Lords goodness

Verse 1:

Em Bm7

Em Bm7

Sing of the Lords goodness, Father of all wisdom,

Em D7

Gmaj7

Bm7

come to him and bless his name.

Em Bm7

Em Bm7

mercy he has shown us, his love is forever,

Am7

Bm7

Em E7

faithful to the end of days.

Chorus:

Am7

D Gmaj7

Am7

G/B

Come then, all you nations, sing of your Lords goodness,

Am7

B7

Em E7

melodies of praise and thanks to God.

Am7

D Gmaj7

Am7

G/B

Ring out the Lords glory, praise him with your music,

Am B7

Em Bm7

Em Bm7

worship him and bless his name.

Verse 2:

Power he has wielded, honour is his garment,

risen from the snares of death.

His word he has spoken, one bread he has broken,

new life he now gives to all.

Verse 3:

Courage in our darkness, comfort in our sorrow,

Spirit of our God most high;

solace for the weary, pardon for the sinner,

splendour of the living God.

Ernest Sands (b. 1949)

Words and Music: (c) 1981 Ernest Sands. Published by OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213,

USA. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Concert key: E minor

Chords key: E minor (concert)

Structure: 4 verses and a chorus

Verse 4:

Praise him with your singing,

praise him with the trumpet,

praise God with the lute and harp;

praise him with the cymbals,

praise him with your dancing,

praise God till the end of days.