R. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. (or Alleluia.)
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Praise, you servants of the LORD,
praise the name of the LORD.
Blessed be the name of the LORD
both now and forever.

R. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. (or Alleluia.)

From the rising to the setting of the sun
is the name of the LORD to be praised.
High above all nations is the LORD;
above the heavens is his glory.

R. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. (or Alleluia.)

Who is like the LORD, our God, who is enthroned on high
and looks upon the heavens and the earth below?

R. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever.. (or Alleluia.)

He raises up the lowly from the dust;
from the dunghill he lifts up the poor
To seat them with princes,
with the princes of his own people.

R. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. (or Alleluia.)