Glory Be to God on High

Verse 1

Glory be to God on high, God whose glory fills the sky; Peace on earth to man forgiven, Man, the well-beloved of heaven.

Verse 2

Sovereign Father, heavenly King, Thee we now presume to sing; Glad, Thine attributes confess, Glorious all, and numberless.

Verse 3

Hail, by all Thy works adored! Hail, the everlasting Lord! Thee with thankful hearts we prove God of power, and God of love.

Verse 4

Christ our Lord and God we own, Christ, the Father's only Son, Lamb of God for sinners slain, Saviour of offending man.

Verse 5

Bow Thine ear, in mercy bow, Hear, the world's atonement, Thou! Jesus, in Thy name we pray, Take, O take our sins away!

Verse 6

Hear, for Thou, O Christ, alone Art with God the Father one, One the Holy Ghost with Thee, One supreme, eternal Three.