由 Clément Tendo
Leader: 1 I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
ALL: 2 I will boast only in the Lord;
let all who are helpless take heart.
Leader: 3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness;
let us exalt his name together.
ALL: 4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
He freed me from all my fears.
Leader: 5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
ALL: 6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
he saved me from all my troubles.
Leader: 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
ALL: 9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people,
for those who fear him will have all they need.
Leader: 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
ALL: 2 I will boast only in the Lord;
let all who are helpless take heart.
由 Clément Tendo
Leader: 3 Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
ALL: 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Leader: 5 Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.
ALL: 6 He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Leader: 7 Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.
ALL: Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Leader: 23 The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
ALL: 24 Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.
由 Clément Tendo
Leader: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.
Jésus tu es la lumière du monde! (French)
ALL: Jesus you are the light of the world!
Leader: He judges the people with righteousness and defends the cause of the poor.
Yesu wewe ni nuru ya ulimwengu! (Swahili)
ALL: Jesus you are the light of the world!
Leader: He breaks the chains of slavery and removes all our burdens.
Jésus tu es la lumière du monde! (French)
ALL: Jesus you are the light of the world!
Leader: His government and its peace will never end.
Yesu woe nye xexeame pe kekeli! (Ewe)
ALL: Jesus you are the light of the world!
Leader: We are here to give Him all honor, glory, and praise.
Jésus tu es la lumière du monde! Nous vous adorons aujourd’hui! (French)
ALL: Jesus you are the light of the world! We worship you today!
由 Clément Tendo
Leader: 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
ALL: 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord,
meditating on it day and night.
Leader: 3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
ALL: Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.
Leader: 4 But not the wicked!
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
ALL: 6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
由 Clément Tendo
1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
4 May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
