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Thou art Worthy

Representative Text

Thou art worthy,
Thou art worthy,
Thou art worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory,
Glory and honor,
Glory and honor and pow'r
For Thou hast created,
hast all things created,
Thou hast created all things;
And for Thy pleasure
they are created -
Thou art worthy, O Lord.

Source: Favorites Number 9: A Collection of Gospel Songs #56

Paraphraser: Pauline Michael Mills

In her teens, Pauline was a pianist for Stockton, California, area churches. In 1975, she was ordained by L.I.F.E. Bible College in Los Angeles. On an evangelism tour, her son told a congregation to offer their favorite scripture and--without telling her in advance--said his mother would write music for it before the service was over. "Thou Art Worthy" was the result. --Daniel Mahraun (from fredbockmusic.com) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy
Title: Thou art Worthy
Paraphraser: Pauline Michael Mills (1963)
Meter: Irregular
Source: Based on Revelation 4:11, 5:9
Language: English
Notes: Polish translation: See "Godzien jesteś"
Copyright: © 1963, 1975, Fred Bock Music Co.

Tune

WORTHY (Mills)

WORTHY is a simple chorus that is best sung unaccompanied and in harmony performance tempos on this song vary immensely, but bear in mind that it must not be rushed. Keep one pulse per measure. The song must convey a sense of dignity, awe, and majesty. It is common in the tradition of Scripture sing…

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Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 29 of 29)

African American Heritage Hymnal #119

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #23

Bible Truth Hymns #17

Bread of Life Scripture Songs #2

Chalice Hymnal #114

Complete Mission Praise #696

Text

Favorites Number 9 #56

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #S.30

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #980

Audio

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #72

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #149

Text InfoTune InfoAudio

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #232

Rejoice Hymns #67

Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship #34

Page Scan

Sing 'N' Praise Hymnal Vol. 2 #3

Sing Joyfully #11

Sing the Faith #2041

Songs of Faith and Praise #231

The Celebration Hymnal #100

The Covenant Hymnal #65

Audio

The Faith We Sing #2041

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #73

The Worshiping Church #116

Total Praise #114

Audio

With Heart and Voice #46

Worship and Rejoice #126

Worship His Majesty #40

Worship the Lord #14

Worship Together #34

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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