1 Give thanks to God, for he is good, the everlasting Giver: let all his people praise the Lord whose love endures for ever. For his right hand has made me strong; I am his new creation: he is my God, he is my song, my strength and my salvation. 2 When troubles loomed on every side and nameless fears surrounded, to God my Lord I quickly cried and soon his help abounded. For God has heard my desperate plea and seen my pain and sadness; he came to me and set me free in paths of peace and gladness. 3 We trust in God, in him alone; the stone that was rejected has now become the cornerstone that God has resurrected. The day is his, the first of days, to celebrate with singing; rejoice in God, and give him praise, our best hosannas bringing. 4 The Lord has made his light to shine on all our dark depression; from east to west, believers join his victory procession. O save us, Lord: give us success! Your gifts flow like a river; O bless us, God whose name we bless! Your love endures for ever.