PSALM 67
SETTING A
METER: 11 10 11 10
SUGGESTED TUNES: VICAR, DONNE SECOURS, or PEEK
(Note: If using PEEK, the last line of each stanza will need to be repeated.)
(Note: If using PEEK, the last line of each stanza will need to be repeated.)
This is the meter of such hymns as "Hope of the World" and "I Would Be True" (with the repeated last line).
1. May God be gracious unto us and bless us,
And always show his favor unto us
That your way may be known throughout the whole world,
Your saving power among nations all.
2. May all the peoples praise you, God Almighty.
May all the nations sing a song of joy.
For you judge all the peoples with your justice
And guide all nations that are in the earth.
3. May all the peoples praise you, God Almighty.
The earth has yielded its increase of fruit;
The Lord our God has blessed us with abundance;
Let all give honor to his holy name.
Reprinted by permission of the publisher from Sing the Psalms! by Dale A. Schoening. Copyright 1988 Dale A. Schoening.
SETTING B
METER: 10 10 10 10
SUGGESTED TUNES: NATIONAL HYMN or EVENTIDE
This is the meter for such hymns as "God of the Ages/God of our Fathers" and "Abide with Me"
1. May God be gracious to us and bless us,
And always show his favor unto us
That your way may be known throughout the world,
Your saving power among nations all.
2. May all the peoples praise you, Lord our God.
May all the nations sing a song of joy.
You justly judge all peoples of the world
And guide all nations that are in the earth.
3. May all the peoples praise you, Lord our God.
The earth has yielded its increase of fruit;
Our God has blessed us. May God bless us still;
Let all give honor to his holy name.
Reprinted by permission of the publisher from Sing the Psalms! by Dale A. Schoening. Copyright 1988 Dale A. Schoening. Alt. 2007 Dale A. Schoening.
