Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: WS2000 #798 (2007) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: God, we praise You! God we bless You! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise You, God, we bless You!
God, we name You sov'reign Lord!
Mighty King whom angels worship,
Father, by Your Church adored:
All creation shows Your glory;
Heav'n and earth draw near Your throne,
Singing, "Holy, holy, holy,
Lord of hosts and God alone!"
2 True apostles, faithful prophets,
Saints who set their world ablaze,
Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded,
Join one growing song of praise,
While Your Church on earth confesses
One majestic Trinity:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
God, our hope eternally.
3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory,
Everlasting Son of God,
Humble was Your virgin mother,
Hard the lonely path You trod:
By Your cross is sin defeated,
Hell confronted face to face,
Heaven opened to believers,
Sinners justified by grace.
4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious,
You will judge the world You made;
Lord, in mercy help Your servants
For whose freedom You have paid:
Raise us up from dust to glory;
Guard us from all sin today.
King enthroned above all praises,
Save Your people, God, we pray. Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIA
God, We Praise You