Oh Lord, my heart overflows with praises to You.

It's just so awesome the things that You do.

Nothing exists without Your masterful design

And all of Your plans are perfect and fine.

You made everything in this whole universe

You are most worthy of my praise in this verse.

You made mankind and placed us on earth

And you blessed each one of us even before our birth.

You've counted the stars and each grain of sand.

You hold the universe in the palm of Your hand.

Oh, Lord I lift my voice in poetic praise

And I'll shout "hosanna" for the rest of my days.

Lord, You made the green meadows where animals graze.

And You made beautiful sunsets on which to gaze.

You sprinkle pretty frost on the meadow grass

it sparkles like diamonds or expensive cut glass.

You can order the snowflakes either day or night

to cover the hillsides with a blanket of white.

You designed big rivers to go rolling by

They flow continuously but they never go dry.

I marvel at the sky and Your clouds filled with rain

as I watch the rain drops on my window pane.

Then when lightening flashes putting darkness asunder

I praise Your Name when I hear Your mighty thunder,

for the whole sky lights up as though it were day

While I stand in awe and in helpless dismay.

What a mighty God what stupendous power

Lord, you're in control every moment, every hour.

You control the universe with Your mighty hand

All the elements obey Your every command.

Each time I'm in need I call on Your Name

and You touch me in a way that I'm never the same.

For You've provided comfort when my heart was breaking:

You have plenty of assistance that's mine for my taking.

You always forgive me when I humbly request:

Oh, I'm such weak sinner I feel like a pest.

You love me so much more than I can even comprehend

and You're always with me, Oh, true and faithful Friend.

You're worthy of my praise from morning till night

and Your glorious face shall never leave my sight.

For my heart is overflowing with joy and thanksgiving

and I'll praise You continually as long as I'm living.

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Mary Katherine Kohl
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