Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

By Henry Francis Lyte

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1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!
2. Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!
3. Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!
4. Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!

Psalm 103:1-5

About This Hymn

Henry Francis Lyte’s hymn Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven is one of the most beloved hymns in the English speaking world. Written in 1834, it is a poetic paraphrase of Psalm 103, where David calls his own soul to bless the Lord and remember His many mercies. Lyte captures the spirit of the psalm with heartfelt reverence, lifting the believer’s eyes to the majesty, grace, and compassion of God.

The hymn highlights several key themes from Scripture. The believer is invited to praise God for His forgiveness, healing, redemption, and faithful love. Each stanza reflects a different aspect of God’s character, reminding the worshipper that the Lord is slow to anger, rich in mercy, and tender toward His people. Lyte’s language brings together both grandeur and intimacy, presenting God as the sovereign King of heaven and the caring Father who knows our frailty.

Its message encourages believers to approach worship with gratitude, humility, and joy. The hymn equips the Christian heart to reflect on the countless ways God sustains His people, comforts them in trouble, and renews their strength. Because it echoes the enduring truths of Psalm 103, the hymn continues to inspire congregations and individuals, drawing them to offer sincere praise to the God who reigns forever with steadfast love and faithfulness.

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