The Hymnal 1982 ‎#S183

S183. A Song of Praise

1. Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers;
praised and exalted above all for ever.

2. Blessed art thou for the Name of thy Majesty;
praised and exalted above all for ever.

3. Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness;
praised and exalted above all for ever.

4. Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths,
and dwellest between the Cherubim;
praised and exalted above all for ever.

5. Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy kingdom;
praised and exalted above all for ever.

6. Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven,
praised and exalted above all for ever.

7. Blessed art thou, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
praised and exalted above all for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers
• Title: A Song of Praise
• Latin Title: Benedictus es, Domine
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Canticles

Tune Information

• Name: [Blessed art thou O Lord God of our fathers]
• Composer: J. Soaper, 1743-1794
• Key: D♭ Major