Glory to God the Father
D. W. Whittle (1884) • English
Primary Scripture: Philippians 2:11
Verse 1
"For God so loved!" O wondrous theme! O wondrous key to wondrous scheme! A Savior sent to sinful men - Glory to God the Father!
Chorus
Glory to God the Father! Glory to God the Father! Glory, glory, Glory to God the Father!
Verse 2
In love God gave, in love Christ came, That man might know the Father's Name, And in the Son salvation claim - Glory to God the Father!
Chorus
Glory to God the Father! Glory to God the Father! Glory, glory, Glory to God the Father!
Verse 3
As man He tarried here below, The pow'r and love of God to show; To help and heal all human woe - Glory to God the Father!
Chorus
Glory to God the Father! Glory to God the Father! Glory, glory, Glory to God the Father!
Verse 4
Upon the cross His life He gave, His people from their sins to save; For them descended to the grave - Glory to God the Father!
Chorus
Glory to God the Father! Glory to God the Father! Glory, glory, Glory to God the Father!
Verse 5
By God exalted from the dead, He reigns on high the living head Of ev'ry soul for whom He bled - Glory to God the Father!
Chorus
Glory to God the Father! Glory to God the Father! Glory, glory, Glory to God the Father!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- philippians 2:11