Universal Gladness and Joy

Verse 1

Glory to God on high! Our peace is made with heaven; The Son of God came down to die, That sin might be forgiven.

Verse 2

His precious blood was shed, His body bruised for sin; Remember this in eating bread, And that in drinking wine.

Verse 3

Approach his royal board, In his rich garments clad; Join, every tongue, to praise the Lord, And every heart be glad.

Verse 4

[The Father gives the Son; The Son his flesh and blood; The Spirit applies, and faith puts on, The righteousness of God.]

Verse 5

Sinners the gift receive, And each says, “I am chief; Thou know’st, O Lord, I would believe; O help my unbelief!”

Verse 6

Lord, help us from above; The power is all thy own; Faith is thy gift, and hope, and love, For of ourselves we’ve none.