Psalm | Psalm 148 (with Tom Gastil)

Opening Song:
Praise His Name (Psalm 148) by Marc Willerton and Nathan Stiff

Lyrics:
Reaches of heaven starry heights
Lights of the evening dancing in silent skies
Brilliance of morning breaking day
O let them praise Him praise His name

O praise His name O praise His name
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise

Mightiest mountains peaceful plains
Snowfall and fire thundering ocean waves
Kings and their kingdoms age to age
O let them praise Him praise His name

King enthroned in majesty
All things made by His decree
Hear creation's melody
Praise Him praise Him
Everything with life and breath
Everywhere from east to west
Every heart raised from the dead
Praise Him praise Him
Angels echo the refrain
Jesus Lamb for sinners slain
Name above all other names praise Him

Passage:
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his hosts!

3 Praise him, sun and moon,
praise him, all you shining stars!
4 Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens!

5 Let them praise the name of the Lord!
For he commanded and they were created.
6 And he established them forever and ever;
he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.[a]

7 Praise the Lord from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all deeps,
8 fire and hail, snow and mist,
stormy wind fulfilling his word!

9 Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
10 Beasts and all livestock,
creeping things and flying birds!

11 Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and maidens together,
old men and children!

13 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his saints,
for the people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the Lord!

Musical Reflection:
Harp meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby

Reflection Notes:
A repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight.

Prayer:
Save us while waking, and defend us while sleeping, that when we awake we may watch with Christ, and when we sleep we may rest in peace. Amen.