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Glory Be to God the Father

Horatius Bonar (1866) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Verse 1

Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son, glory be to God the Spirit: great Jehovah, Three in One! Glory, glory while eternal ages run!

Verse 2

Glory be to him who loved us, washed us from each spot and stain; glory be to him who bought us, made us kings with him to reign! Glory, glory to the Lamb that once was slain!

Verse 3

Glory to the King of angels, glory to the Church’s King, glory to the King of nations; heav'n and earth your praises bring! Glory, glory, to the King of glory sing!

Verse 4

Glory, blessing, praise eternal! thus the choir of angels sings; Honor, riches, pow'r, dominion! thus its praise creation brings. Glory, glory to the King of kings!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 3:14

Reference 2

  • 1-chronicles 16:28-29

Reference 3

  • psalms 24:8

Reference 4

  • psalms 103

Reference 5

  • daniel 7:13-14

Reference 6

  • matthew 28:19

Reference 7

  • romans 16:27

Reference 8

  • 1-corinthians 6:11

Reference 9

  • 1-corinthians 6:20

Reference 10

  • galatians 1:5
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