Eternal God, I Bless Your Name

words: Gary Hicks © 2010 Gary L. Hicks

tune: Wexford Carol, 12th century Irish folk tune

(listen to Wexford Carol here.)

Eternal God, I bless Your Name

Today and yesterday the same

And still tomorrow You shall be

Unchanging, faithful, LORD, to me.

Though I have stumbled, pardon find,

And grace to cleanse both heart and mind

Your presence sweet, my daily Friend

Deep inner joy without an end.

The day is long, the way unclear

But still Your calming voice I hear:

“Peace, peace – be still, you troubled waves!”

The Lord of nature here I have.

The waves are stilled, the sun appears

And now the way ahead is clear

I sing a sweet and peaceful song;

My heart is free, my voice is strong.

To God above be ceaseless praise

From rising sun to end of days

From east to west and shore to shore

His glories echo evermore.

And to the Son let praises flow

From every creature here below

And to the Spirit – faithful Three:

Eternal God in unity.