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Text:Glory Be to God the Father
Author:Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
Tune:WORCESTER
Composer:Walter G. Whinfield, 1865-1919

608. 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 bought 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 to the King of kings!

Text Information
First Line: Glory be to God the Father
Title: Glory Be to God the Father
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
Meter: 87 87 47
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Praise and Adoration
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WORCESTER
Composer: Walter G. Whinfield, 1865-1919
Meter: 87 87 47
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941
Copyright: Public Domain



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