Psalm 67

First Version

Short Metre (6,6,8,6)

Suggested Tunes: 163 Franconia, 173 Selma, 164 Garelochside

1    Lord, bless and pity us,

            shine on us with thy face:

2    That th’ earth thy way, and nations all

            may know thy saving grace.

3    Let people praise thee, Lord;

            let people all thee praise.

4    O let the nations be glad,

            in songs their voices raise:

      Thou ’lt justly people judge,

            on earth rule nations all.

5    Let people praise thee, Lord; let them

            praise thee, both great and small.

6    The earth her fruit shall yield,

            our God shall blessing send.

7    God shall us bless; men shall him fear

            unto earth’s utmost end.

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Second Version

Common Metre (8,6,8,6)

Suggested Tunes: 139 Tiverton, 45 Crediton

1    Lord, unto us be merciful,

            do thou us also bless;

2    And graciously cause shine on us

            the brightness of thy face:

      That so thy way upon the earth

            to all men may be known;

      Also among the nations all

            thy saving health be shewn.

3    O let the people praise thee, Lord;

            let people all thee praise.

4    O let the nations be glad,

            and sing for joy always:

      For rightly thou shalt people judge,

            and nations rule on earth.

5    Let people praise thee, Lord; let all

            the folk praise thee with mirth.

6    Then shall the earth yield her increase;

            God, our God, bless us shall.

7    God shall us bless; and of the earth

            the ends shall fear him all.