Proper Praise

"Sing forth the honor of His name: make His praise glorious" (Psalm 66:2).

Praise has lost its beauty,
Unworthy of our King,
If it is merely duty,
A boring, tedious thing.

Make His praise then glorious,
Who ought to be adored!
Praise that is laborious
Is odious to the Lord.

Sing the honor of His name!
Declare His reputation:
How our Lord and Savior came
To purchase our salvation.

Meditate upon His love
And all our Savior did,
Then lift your heart to God above
Till praise cannot be hid.

How glorious is proper praise
That manifests the worth
Of Christ in all His perfect ways
In heaven and on earth.