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Verse 1
Should nothing of our efforts stand, No legacy survive,
Unless the Lord does raise the house, In vain its builders strive.
To you who boast tomorrow’s gain, Tell me, what is your life?
A mist, it vanishes at dawn, All glory be to Christ.
Chorus
All glory be to Christ our King,
All glory be to Christ.
His rule and reign we’ll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ.
Verse 2
His will be done, His kingdom come, On earth as is above.
Who is Himself our daily bread, Praise Him the Lord of love.
Let living waters satisfy the thirsty without price.
Come eat of Him, our Living Bread, all glory be to Christ.
Chorus
All glory be to Christ our King,
All glory be to Christ.
His rule and reign we’ll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ.
Verse 3
When on the day, the great I Am, the faithful and the true,
The Lamb who was for sinner’s slain, Is making all things new.
Behold our God shall live with us, And be our steadfast Light,
And we shall e’er his people be, All glory be to Christ.
Chorus
All glory be to Christ our King,
All glory be to Christ.
His rule and reign we’ll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ.
All glory be to Christ our King,
All glory be to Christ.
His rule and reign we’ll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ.
More on This Hymn From Scholars And Hymnologists:
| Scholar | View / Interpretation |
|---|---|
| John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913 | Julian emphasizes the hymn’s doxological focus and Christ-centered worship. |
| Charles Wesley, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1707–1788 | Wesley frequently celebrated Christ’s supremacy, which aligns with the hymn’s message. |
| John Newton, Anglican Clergyman & Hymn Writer, 1725–1807 | Newton’s writings on praise and glorification of Christ reflect the hymn’s devotional theme. |
| Folliott S. Pierpoint, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1835–1917 | Pierpoint highlights its congregational clarity and focus on worshipful devotion. |
| William Rees (Hyfrydol), Welsh Hymn Writer, 1803–1883 | Rees comments on its lyrical beauty and suitability for doxological singing. |
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