Common Praise (1998) ‎#332

332. Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord

1 Thee we adore, eternal Lord!
We praise thy name with one accord;
thy saints, who here thy goodness see,
through all the world do worship thee.

2 To thee aloud all angels cry,
the heavens and all the powers on high;
thee, holy, holy, holy King,
Lord God of hosts, they ever sing.

3 The apostles join the glorious throng,
the prophets swell the immortal song,
the martyrs' noble army raise
eternal anthems to thy praise.

4 From day to day, O Lord, do we
highly exalt and honour thee;
thy name we worship and adore,
world without end, for evermore!

5 Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly pray,
to keep us safe from sin this day;
have mercy, Lord, we trust in thee;
Oh, let us ne'er confounded be!

Text Information

• First Line: Thee we adore, eternal Lord!
• Title: Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord
• Translator: Thomas Cotterill (1779-1823) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 22:22-30
  ;
  Isaiah 6:1-8
  ;
  Ezekiel 1:1-2:2
  ;
  Ezekiel 43:1-5
  ;
  Revelation 4:1-11
  ;
  Revelation 5:1-14
• Topic: Adoration; Praise of God; You are God (Te Deum)
• Source: You are God (Te Deum, Latin hymn 400?)
• Notes: Stanza 5 is optional

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Adapter and Harmonizer: Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
• Meter: LM
• Key: A Major
• Source: Methodist Harmonist, 1821