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Rh “‘Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for His wonderful works  to the children of men!

“‘They cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses!

“‘For He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry with good things!

“‘He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death. He brake their bands in sunder!

“‘For He commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind which lifteth up the waves!

“‘Oh, give thanks unto the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever!’”

Then the congregation rose, and every voice joined in their battle-hymn: