The Thread — A Psalm 136 Retelling

This Sunday I shared a poetic version of Psalm 136 that was originally done by the great English poet John Milton. I’ve revised the refrain and added some language at the end. I pray it helps you hold the thread this week. -Ricky

John Milton, revised

Let us, with a gladsome mind,

praise the LORD, for He is kind:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

Let us blaze His name abroad,

for of gods He is the God:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

 He, with all commanding might,

filled the new-made world with light:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

He hath caused the golden sun

all day long his course to run:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

He with thunder-clasping hand,

smote firstborn of Egypt land:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

And in spite of Pharaoh fell,

He brought forth His Israel:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

He in battle has brought down

kings of prowess and renown:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

To His servant Israel,

gave their land therein to dwell:

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

Even now his victory rings

In my life and new hope springs

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

Recent peace and hope and love

Given from his hand above

 See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

Let us therefore hold the thread–

Of all He’s done and all He’s said

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure

The story told and then retold

In my life now will unfold

See his steadfast love endure

Ever faithful ever sure