Text Based On Psalm Chapter 44 (KJV)
We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.

Words: John Ellerton: 1826-1893
Music: Henry Baker: 1835-1910
Hesperus (L.M)
Lyrics/Verses/Key/v6/Eb/ PDF Score

PRAISE TO OUR GOD, WHOSE BOUNTEOUS HAND

1.  Praise to our God, whose bounteous hand Prepared of old our glorious land; A garden fenced with silver sea; A people prosperous, strong, and free.

2.  Praise to our God; through all our past His mighty arm hath held us fast; Till wars and perils, toils and tears, Have brought the rich and peaceful years.

3.  Praise to our God; the vine He set Within our coasts is fruitful yet; On many a shore her offshoots grow; ’Neath many a sun her clusters glow.

4.  Can keep unmoved our ancient throne, Sustained by counsels wise and just, And guarded by a people’s trust.

5.  Who still this sinful nation spares, Who calls us still to seek His face, And lengthens out our day of grace.

6.  Praise to our God; through chastenings stern Our evil dross should thoroughly burn, His rod and staff, from age to age, Shall rule and guide His heritage!