1Alleluia. Servants, praise ye the Lord; praise ye the name of the Lord.

2The name of the Lord be blessed; from this time now, and till into the world.

3From the rising of the sun till to the going down; the name of the Lord is worthy to be praised.

4The Lord is high above all folks; and his glory is above heavens.

5Who is as our Lord God, that dwelleth in high things;

6and beholdeth meek things in heaven and in earth?

7Raising a needy man from the earth; and enhancing a poor man from drit.

8That he set him with princes; with the princes of his people.

9Which maketh a barren woman dwell in the house; a glad mother of sons.