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Text:Glory Be to God the Father
Author:Horatius Bonar
Tune:WORCESTER
Composer:Walter G. Whinfield, d. 1919

244. Glory Be to God the Father

1 Glory be to God the Father,
Glory be to God the Son,
Glory be to God the Spirit:
Great Jehovah, Three in One!
Glory, glory,
While eternal ages run!

2 Glory be to Him who loved us,
Washed us from each spot and stain;
Glory be to Him who bo't us,
Made us kings with Him to reign!
Glory, glory,
To the Lamb that once was slain!

3 Glory to the King of angels,
Glory to the Church's King,
Glory to the King of nations;
Heav'n and earth, your praises bring!
Glory, glory,
To the King of Glory sing!

4 Glory, blessing, praise eternal!
Thus the choir of angels sings;
Honor, riches, pow'r, dominion!
Thus its praise creation brings.
Glory, glory,
Glory to the King of kings!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Glory be to God the Father
Title: Glory Be to God the Father
Author: Horatius Bonar (1885)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture:
Topic: The Church Year: Trinity
Tune Information
Name: WORCESTER
Composer: Walter G. Whinfield, d. 1919
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.
Key: C Major



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