1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
whom he has redeemed from trouble
3 and gathered in from the lands,
from the east and from the west,
from the north and from the south.
If you get out your Bible, you will notice the nice symmetry of this song. “Some who do this…Let them thank the Lord”repeated four times, and then the ending call to “whoever is wise”.
4 Some wandered in desert wastes…
8 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
10 Some sat in darkness…
15 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
17 Some were fools through their sinful ways…
21 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
23 Some went down to the sea in ships…
31 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
43 Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.
Footnote from The Lutheran Study Bible
“History unfolds the prevailing deeds of God’s steadfast love. Because of sin, this world is chaotic and inhospitable. But in Jesus, God has restored the peace we long for. Our sins are forgiven, and where there is forgiveness of sins, there is life and every blessing.
O Lord, do not let us be overwhelmed by the confusion around us. Remind us of your steadfast love that delivers us. Thank you, Jesus! Amen.
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