Ancient and Modern ‎#278

278. We give immortal praise

1 We give immortal praise
to God the Father's love
for all our comforts here,
and better hopes above:
he sent his own
eternal Son,
to die for sins
that man had done.

2 To God the Son belongs
immortal glory too,
who bought us with his blood
from everlasting woe:
and now he lives,
and now he reigns,
and sees the fruit
of all his pains.

3 To God the Spirit's name
immortal worship give,
whose new-creating power
makes the dead sinner live:
his work completes
the great design,
and fills the soul
with joy divine.

4 Almighty God, to thee
be endless honours done,
the undivided Three,
and the mysterious One:
where reason fails
with all her powers,
there faith prevails,
and love adores.

Text Information

• First Line: We give immortal praise
• Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) (alt.)
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 3:1-21
  ;
  Romans 3:23-26
  ;
  Romans 5:6-8
• Topic: Atonement; Church Year: Trinity; Holy Spirit: inspiration of; Praise; Trinity Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: CROFT'S 136TH
• Contributor (melody and bass): William Croft (1678-1727)
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Key: C Major
• Source: Melody and bass contributed to Playford's The Divine Companion, 1709