CPWI Hymnal ‎#222b

222b. O God, we praise thee, and confess

1 O God, we praise thee, and confess
that thou the only Lord
and everlasting Father art,
by all the earth adored.

2 To thee all angels cry aloud;
to thee the powers on high,
both cherubim and seraphim,
continually do cry:

3 O holy, holy, holy Lord,
whom heavenly hosts obey,
the world is with the glory filled
of thy majestic sway!

4 The apostles' glorious company
and prophets crowned with light,
with all the martyrs' noble host,
thy constant praise recite.

5 The holy church in faith acclaims
thy Son who for us died,
also the Holy Comforter
our advocate and guide.

*6 Thou art the King of glory, Christ,
the everlasting Son;
humbly thou cam'st to set us free,
nor Virgin womb didst shun.

*7 When thou hadst overcome death's sting
and opened heaven's door,
thou didst ascend to God's right hand
in glory evermore.

*8 When thou shalt come to be our judge,
bring us whom thou hast bought
to dwell on high with all thy saints
in joy surpassing thought.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, we praise thee, and confess
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Father
• Source: Sts. 6-8, ver. Hymnal 1982; Paraphrase of Te Deum, sts. 1-5, A Supplement to the New Version of the Psalms of David, 1698, alt
• Copyright: St. 6-8 © Church Pension Fund. Used by permission of Church Publishing Inc.

Tune Information

• Name: NATIVITY
• Composer: Henry Lahee, 1826-1912
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: B♭ Major