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Glory Be to God on High

Theodore Chickering Williams (1889) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 96:8

Verse 1

Glory be to God on high, Alleluia! Let the whole creation cry, Alleluia! Peace and blessing He has giv'n, Alleluia! Earth repeat the songs of heav'n, Alleluia!

Verse 2

Creatures of the field and flood, Alleluia! Earth and sea cry "God is good," Alleluia! Toiling pilgrims raise the song, Alleluia! Saints in light the strain prolong, Alleluia!

Verse 3

Stars that have no voice to sing, Alleluia! Give their glory to our King, Alleluia! Silent pow'rs and angels’ song, Alleluia! All unto our God belong, Alleluia!

Verse 4

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 96:8