This is one of the first songs I ever wrote. When I picked it up again a couple of years
ago I decided that it stood the test of time.

Bless the Lord (Psalm 103)
by James E. Nelson

Bless the Lord, O my soul 
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul
and forget not all his benefits,
bless his holy name.

He cleansed all of my sins
and delivered me from biter ends.
He fulfills my desires with good things.
He brings justice to the oppressed.
He's compassion and graciousness.
He witholds our rightful judgement
and gives us rest.

As for us, we're like the flower
of the field.
The wind blows, the flower's gone
and remembered no more.

But the Lord's love is witout end
for those who fear him,
and who keep the precepts
of God's Word.
The Lord established his throne in heaven,
His kingdom is over all. Alleluia!

Bless the Lord, his heavenly host,
and all that do his bidding.
bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, all his works
everywhere in his dominion,
bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul 
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.