Alleluia.

1 Give thanks to the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. 2 Let now the house of Israel say, that he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. 3 Let now the house of Aaron say, that he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. 4 Let now all that fear the Lord say, that he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.
5 I called on the Lord out of affliction: and he hearkened to me, so as to bring me into a wide place. 6 the Lord is my