The Name of God / From the Rising of the Sun

The author and composer of this short praise song are unknown: the earliest publication which was been located is Let's just Praise the Lord, published by the Community Church in Maadi, Egypt in 1978.

It is based on Psalm 113:3 and Malachi 1:11.

Many of the released versions are arranged for children - while videos on YouTube usually show adult or all-age uses of the song.

With irregular meter, the tune is usually called RISING SUN - although like many hymns of this nature, there are a number of subtle (and not-so-subtle) variations on the tune in common use.

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2-Part choir arrangement, Grade 3 by Bruce Greer.

Examples

Singer, self-accompanied on guitar:

Solo singer, produced music video:

Singer, self-accompanied on keyboard:

Instrumental - piano:

Lyrics

From the rising of the Sun
To the going down, of the same
The Lord’s name is to be praised.
From the rising of the Sun
To the going down, of the same
The Lord’s name is to be praised.

Chorus:
Praise ye the Lord
Praise him all you servants of the Lord
Praise the name of the Lord.

Blessed be the name of the lord.
From this time forth,
And for evermore.
Blessed be the name of the lord.
From this time forth,
And for evermore.

See also

• Praise songs
• Children's hymns