SDA Hymnal 31
Tell Out, My Soul
Words: Timothy Dudley-SmithMusic: Sydney WatsonTune: Woodlands10.10.10.10
1Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord:
Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice;
Tender to me the promise of His word;
In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
2Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His name:
Make known His might, the deeds His arm has done;
His mercy sure, from age to age the same;
His holy name, the Lord, the Mighty One.
3Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His might:
Pow'rs and dominions lay their glory by;
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
The hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4Tell out, my soul, the glories of His word:
Firm is His promise, and His mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
To children's children and forevermore.
- Words
- Timothy Dudley-Smith
- Music
- Sydney Watson
- Tune
- Woodlands
- Meter
- 10.10.10.10
- Scripture
- Luke 1:46-55
Words © 1962, Ren. 1990 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission
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- Meter
- 10.10.10.10 · as printed
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 65% of beats fit
- Rhyme
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