The Worshipbook ‎#283

283. All Glory Be to God on High

1 All glory be to God on high,
Who has our race befriended!
To us no harm shall now come nigh,
The strife at last is ended;
God his good will displays to men,
And peace shall reign on earth again;
O thank him for his goodness.

2 We praise, we worship you, we trust,
And give you thanks forever,
O Father, that your rule is just,
And wise, and changes never;
Your boundless power o'er all things reigns,
You do whate'er your will ordains;
'Tis well you are our ruler!

3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord,
Begotten of the Father,
O Savior, who our peace restored,
And who lost sheep did gather,
O Lamb of God, enthroned on high,
Behold our need and hear our cry;
Have mercy on us, Jesus!

4 O Holy Spirit, precious gift,
O Comforter unfailing,
Do you our troubled souls uplift,
Against the foe prevailing,
Avert our woes and calm our dread;
For us the Savior's blood was shed;
Do you in faith sustain us!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: All glory be to God on high
• Title: All Glory Be to God on High
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (1863, alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Nikolaus Decius (1525)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Acts 1:11
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Acts of the Church: Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church: Ordination; Acts of the Church: Installation; Christian Year: Trinity Sunday; Other Observances: Reformation Day; Other Observances: World Peace
• Source: Based on Gloria in Excelsis
• Copyright: Used by permission of the Commission on the Liturgy and Hymnal.

Tune Information

• Name: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH'
• Composer (attributed to): Nikolaus Decius (1539)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Based on plainsong melody
• Copyright: Used by permission of the Commission on the Liturgy and Hymnal.
• Notes: As in Service Book and Hymnal, 1958