Procession Of His Presence

Fits tune: Monk's Gate

('He who would valiant be',

sometimes entitled 'Who would true valour see')

Psalm 68 v.18 - 35 parts

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1. You, LORD, ascended high

But still to us nigh

Led captivity captive

Your people, they live

You received gifts for men

E'en for rebellious then

That you might with them dwell

Then they shall fare well

 

2. Blessed be the Lord who does

Gives benefits [to] us

Daily loads us with grace

His mercies we trace

He God of salvation

E'en our God, each nation

Who shall in Him believe

New life does receive

 

3. In procession, sure and strong

We praise all day long

Singers, instruments employed

Your presence enjoyed

Timbrels, young, old, girls, biys

Free from all sins alloys

All bless God, mighty throng

Whole congregation

 

4. 'Midst the tribes is Benjamin

Rulers, princes therein

Judah's council, Zebulun

Naphtali, each one

Sings forth His praises bold

No heart be tepid, cold

For God your strength commands

Guides with His sure hands

 

5. Sing to God, kingdoms of earth

Give Him His true worth

Praise Him, who rides upon

The heavens, the one

Who mighty voice out sends

Though He to His sheep tends

To Him now strength ascribe

A free-flowing tide

 

6. His excellency is o'er

Israel evermore

His strength is in the clouds

Praise Him, great, aloud

You, O God, terrible

You do wonders aweful

Holy, you strength and power

Your people endower