Laudes Domini ‎#150

150. "In Excelsis"

1 Glory be to God on high,--
God, whose glory fills the sky;
Peace on earth to man forgiven,--
Man, the well-beloved of heaven.
Sovereign Father, Heavenly King!
Thee we now presume to sing;
Glad thine attributes confess,
Glorious all, and numberless.

2 Hail, by all thy works adored!
Hail, the everlasting Lord!
Thee with thankful hearts we prove,--
God of power, and God of love!
Christ our Lord and God we own,--
Christ the Father's only Son;
Lamb of God, for sinners slain,
Saviour of offending man.

3 Jesus! in thy name we pray,
Take, oh, take our sins away!
Powerful Advocate with God!
Justify us by thy blood.
Hear, for thou, O Christ! alone,
Art with thy great Father one;
One the Holy Ghost with thee;--
One supreme eternal Three.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory be to God on high
• Title: "In Excelsis"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Advocate; Gloria in Excelsis; Praise: To God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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