The words were written by Irish poet and hymn writer, Nahum Tate (1652 – 1715) and Irish-born Anglican theological writer and poet, Nicholas Brady (1659-1726).
With meter 8.6.8.6, it has been published set to many different tunes, including:
- WILTSHIRE (Smart) by George Smart (1776-1867) - is the most commonly used tune now
- RICHMOND by Thomas Haweis, 1792.
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Examples
Congregation with organ
Singer with guitar
Large choir with organ, words on-screen - TV programme recording
Singer with band
Singer with light organ backing
Choir, unaccompanied
Choir / congregation with piano
Instrumental - piano
Instrumental - organ
Lyrics
Through all the changing scenes of life,in trouble and in joy,
the praises of my God shall still
my heart and tongue employ.
Of his deliv'rance I will boast,
till all that are distressed,
from my example comfort take
and lay their griefs to rest.
O magnify the LORD with me,
exalt his holy name;
when in distress to him I called,
he to my rescue came.
The hosts of God encamp around
the dwellings of the just;
deliv'rance he affords to all
who in his promise trust.
O taste and see that he is good;
experience will decide
how blest are they, and only they
who in the LORD confide.
OR
O make but trial of His love;
Experience will decide
How blessed are they, and only they,
Who in His truth confide!
Fear him, you saints, and you will then
have nothing else to fear;
make serving him your sole delight,
your wants shall be his care.
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