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 bought us,
now with God on high 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;
heaven 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, power, dominion!
Thus its praise creation brings.
Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings!
| Text information | |
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| First Line: | Glory be to God the Father |
| Title: | Glory Be to God the Father |
| Author: | Horatius Bonar (1866; alt.) |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.7.4.7 |
| Scripture: | 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 Corinthians 6:20; Psalm 24:8; Psalm 103; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:9 |
| Topic: | God | The Trinity; Jesus Christ | Lamb of God; Jesus Christ | Redeemer; Love | God's Love for Us; Processional Hymns; Trinity |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | WORCESTER (Whinfield) |
| Composer: | Walter G. Whinfield, 20th C. (adapt.) |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.7.4.7 |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
| Copyright: | Setting © 1982 Concordia Publishing House |