A Hymn of Thanksgiving (PSA 136:1-26)

[136:1] Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal.

[136:2] Give thanks to the greatest of all gods; his love is eternal.

[136:3] Give thanks to the mightiest of all lords; his love is eternal.

[136:4] He alone performs great miracles; his love is eternal.

[136:5] By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;

[136:6] he built the earth on the deep waters; his love is eternal.

[136:7] He made the sun and the moon; his love is eternal;

[136:8] the sun to rule over the day; his love is eternal;

[136:9] the moon and the stars to rule over the night; his love is eternal.

[136:10] He killed the first-born sons of the Egyptians; his love is eternal.

[136:11] He led the people of Israel out of Egypt; his love is eternal;

[136:12] with his strong hand, his powerful arm; his love is eternal.

[136:13] He divided the Red Sea; his love is eternal;

[136:14] he led his people through it; his love is eternal;

[136:15] but he drowned the king of Egypt and his army; his love is eternal.

[136:16] He led his people through the desert; his love is eternal.

[136:17] He killed powerful kings; his love is eternal;

[136:18] he killed famous kings; his love is eternal;

[136:19] Sihon, king of the Amorites; his love is eternal;

[136:20] and Og, king of Bashan; his love is eternal.

[136:21] He gave their lands to his people; his love is eternal;

[136:22] he gave them to Israel, his servant; his love is eternal.

[136:23] He did not forget us when we were defeated; his love is eternal;

[136:24] he freed us from our enemies; his love is eternal.

[136:25] He gives food to every living creature; his love is eternal.

[136:26] Give thanks to the God of heaven; his love is eternal.

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