The words of this hymn of praise allude frequently to scripture passages. The first stanza reminds one of Philippians 2:10-11, where “at the name of Jesus … every tongue [will] confess that Jesus Christ is Lord …” (ESV). The last two stanzas are especially rich with allusions to scenes of worship in Revelation, including a quotation from Revelation 7:10, “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne!”