Psalm 23 with Genesis 1

tune: Cwm Rhondda first line

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, our God, our Maker.
Praise to you, our God, our Guide.

I am your God.
Even when you walk through the deepest darkness,
fear no danger for I am with you.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let there be light!
Praise to you, our God,
for you divide light from darkness.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, ....

I am your God.
I lead you beside tranquil streams of fresh water.
I let you rest in grassy meadows.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let there be a dome through the waters!
Praise to you, our God,
for you divide sky above
from waters below.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, ....

I am your God.
I prepare a banquet for you where all can see you.
I welcome you as honored guests;
I fill your cups to the brim.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let the earth produce all kinds of plants!
Praise to you, our God,
for you divide dry land from the seas.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, ....

I am your God.
My goodness and faithful love are with you
every day of your life.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let lights appear in the sky!
Praise to you, our God,
for you divide day from night,
season from season, year from year.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, ....

I am your God.
I guide you in the right paths as I promised.
My rod and my staff soothe and protect you.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let living creatures be in the waters and in the air!
Praise to you, our God,
for you divide
purpose from complacency.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, ....

I am your God.
I am your Shepherd; you have everything you need.
I give you new strength, restoring your spirit.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let living creatures be on the earth!
Praise to our God,
for you divide us from other creatures
by making us in your own image.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, ....

I am your God.
I make your home in my own home for all time to come.
Praise to you, our God!

I am the God who said:
Let this day be blessed -- my plan is complete!
Praise to you, our God,
for you divide rest from work.

_ _ _ Sung: _ _ _ Praise to you, our God, our Maker.
Praise to you, our God, our Guide.

© 1993, 1999 Robert H. Stone The Cedar City Psalter 4-25-99