The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

231

Psalm 118:14-24

Refrain:
    Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

14. The Lord is my strength ànd my might;
    He has become mý salvation. (omit phrase c)
15. There are glad songs óf victory in the tents of the righteous. (R)

    "The right hand of the Lòrd does valiantly.
16. the right hand of the Lord ís exalted, (omit phrase c)
    the right hand of the Lórd does valiantly." (R)

17. I shall not die, but Ì shall live,
    and recount the deeds óf the Lord.
18. The Lord has punished mè severely,
    but He did not give me ovér to death. (R)

19. Open to me the gàtes of righteousness,
    that I may énter through them (omit phrase c)
    and give thanks tó the Lord. (R)

20. This is the gate òf the Lord;
    the righteous shall énter through it.
21. I thank You that Yòu have answered me
    and have become mý salvation. (R)

22. The stone that the bùilders rejected
    has become thé chief cornerstone.
23. This is thè Lord's doing;
    it is marvelous ín our eyes.

24. This is the day that the Lòrd has made; (omit phrases b and c)
    let us rejoice ánd be glad in it. (R)

WORDS: Psalm tone: Laurence Bevenot, 1986
MUSIC: Refrain: A. Gregory Murray, 1963
Scripture: Psalm 118:14-24
Theme: Psalms