Isn't God so wonderful? O happy fault, that merited so great a Redeemer!

(Alleluia.)

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Give praise to the Lord in heaven; praise him, all that dwells on high.

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Praise him, all you angels of his, praise him, all his armies.

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Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, every star that shines.

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Praise him, you highest heavens, you waters beyond the heavens.

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Let all these praise the Lord; it was his command that created them.

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He has set them there unageing for ever, given them a law which cannot be altered.

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Give praise to the Lord on earth, monsters of the sea and all its depths;

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fire and hail, snow and mist, and the storm-wind that executes his decree;

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all you mountains and hills, all you fruit trees and cedars;

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all you wild beasts and cattle, creeping things and birds that fly in air;

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all you kings and peoples of the world, all you that are princes and judges on earth;

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young men and maids, old men and boys together; let them all give praise to the Lord’s name.

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His name is exalted as no other,

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his praise reaches beyond heaven and earth; and now he has given fresh strength to his people. Shall not his faithful servants praise him, the sons of Israel, the people that draw near to him? Alleluia.