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Psalm 136 – The Lord’s Love Revealed in Nature and History
1 Give thanks to the Lord for his goodness:
for his kindness endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods:
for his kindness endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
for his kindness endures forever.
4 To him who alone does great wonders:
for his kindness endures forever.
5 Whose wisdom created the heavens:
for his kindness endures forever.
6 Who spread forth the earth on the waters:
for his kindness endures forever.
7 Who made great lights:
for his kindness endures forever.
8 The sun to rule over the day:
for his kindness endures forever.
9 Moon and stars to rule over the night:
for his kindness endures forever.
10 Who struck the firstborn of Egypt:
for his kindness endures forever.
11 And brought Israel out from their midst:
for his kindness endures forever.
12 With strong hand and outstretched arm:
for his kindness endures forever.
13 Who cut the Red Sea in pieces:
for his kindness endures forever.
14 And brought Israel right through the midst:
for his kindness endures forever.
15 And shook Pharaoh with all his host into the sea
for his kindness endures forever.
16 Who led his people through the desert:
for his kindness endures forever.
17 Who struck down great kings:
for his kindness endures forever.
18 And slew noble kings:
for his kindness endures forever.
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites:
for his kindness endures forever.
20 And Og, king of Bashan:
for his kindness endures forever.
21 Who gave their land for possession:
for his kindness endures forever.
22 Possession to Israel his servant:
for his kindness endures forever.
23 Who remembered our low estate:
for his kindness endures forever.
24 And rescued us from our foes:
for his kindness endures forever.
25 Who gives to all flesh food:
for his kindness endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven:
for his kindness endures forever.