The Book of Praise ‎#298

298. 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,
God almighty, Three-in-One!
Glory, glory, glory, glory,
while eternal ages run.

2 Glory to the One who loved us,
washed us from each sin and stain;
glory to the One who bought us,
raised us up to serve and reign.
Glory, glory, glory, glory,
to the Lamb that once was slain.

3 "Glory, blessing, praise eternal!"
angel coirs their hymns prolong:
"Honour, riches, power, dominion!"
echoes all creation's song.
Glory, glory, glory, glory,
praises to our God belong.

Optional Verse:
Glory be to God our Maker,
God Redeemer, holy Son;
glory be to God the Spirit,
God almighty, Three-in-One!
Glory, glory, glory, glory,
while eternal ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory be to God the Father
• Title: Glory be to God the Father
• Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Revelation 1:5
• Topic: Descants and Fauxbourdons; Glory; God the Holy Trinity; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ: Lamb of God
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879
• Composer (descant): C. S. Lang, 1891-1971
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Descant © Novello & Co., Ltd.