1 All glory be to God on high,
Who hath our race befriended.
To us no harm shall now come nigh;
The strife at last is ended.
God showeth His good will to men,
And peace shall reign on earth again:
O thank Him for His goodness!
2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust
And give Thee thanks forever,
O Father, that Thy rule is just
And wise, and changes never.
Thy boundless pow're o’er all things reigns,
Thou dost whate’er Thy will ordains;.
’Tis well Thou art our Ruler!
3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord,
Begotten of the Father,
Who hast our fallen race restored
And straying sheep dost gather;
Thou Lamb of God, enthroned on high
Behold our need and hear our cry:
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
4 O Holy Spirit, precious Gift,
Thou Comforter unfailing,
Do Thou our troubled souls uplift,
Against the foe prevailing;
Since Christ for us His blood hath shed,
Avert our woes and calm our dread:
We trust in Thee to help us!
Amen.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | All glory be to God on high |
| Title: | All Glory Be to God on High |
| Author: | Nicolaus Decius (1522) |
| Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1863) |
| Publication Date: | 1974 |
| Scripture: | Luke 2:14 |
| Topic: | God the Father: Changelessness; Worship |
| Source: | Gloria in Excelsis (based on) |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH |
| Composer: | Nicolaus Decius (1522) |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Source: | Geistliche Lieder, 1539 |