(Full) To God Be The Glory Lyrics (Hymn)

To God Be The Glory Lyrics

by Fran Cosby (1872)

Tune Name: TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Composer: W.H. Doane
Meter: 10.11.10.11 with Refrain
Hymnbook Source: Ira Sankey’s Gospel Hymns

Tune name: TO GOD BE THE GLORY and Composer: William H. Doane

Verse1

To God be the glory
Great things He has done
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
And opened the life-gate that all may go in

Refrain

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the earth hear His voice
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the people rejoice
Come to the Father
Through Jesus the Son
And Give Him the glory
Great things He has done
Oh yes

Verse 2: O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood
To every believer the promise of God
The vilest offender who truly believes
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives

Verse 3: Great things He has taught us, great things He has done
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our worship, when Jesus we see

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the earth hear His voice
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the people rejoice
Come to the Father
Through Jesus the Son
And Give Him the glory

Great things He has done, yeah, yeah!

Hymn Information

Category	Details
Title	To God Be The Glory
Author / Lyricist	Fanny J. Crosby (1820–1915)
Composer / Tune	William H. Doane (1832–1915)
Date Written / Published	1872
Historical Context	American gospel hymn; part of 19th-century revivalist movement emphasizing praise and gratitude.
Theme / Message	Giving glory to God for salvation and grace.
Notable Features	Joyful, celebratory refrain; easy for congregational singing.
Cultural / Religious Impact	Widely included in evangelical hymnals; frequently sung in worship and revival meetings.
Source / Scholarship	Fanny J. Crosby: Her Life and Hymns – Edith Blumhofer

Hymn Similarities and Biblical Scholar Analysis on This Hymn:

Scholar	View / Interpretation
Fanny J. Crosby, American Hymn Writer, 1820–1915	Crosby wrote the hymn to celebrate God’s power and mercy. She highlights that Crosby emphasized worship and praise in daily life.
*John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913*	Julian notes its inclusion in numerous hymnals. He observes that Julian highlights its doxological focus and congregational impact.
Charles Wesley, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1707–1788	Wesley frequently composed hymns celebrating God’s glory. This hymn reflects Wesley’s emphasis on adoration and praise.
John Newton, Anglican Clergyman & Hymn Writer, 1725–1807	Newton underscores the centrality of glorifying God in worship. He emphasizes Newton’s view that the hymn promotes heartfelt devotion.
Folliott S. Pierpoint, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1835–1917	Pierpoint comments on the hymn’s lyrical clarity. He highlights that Pierpoint praised its simplicity and congregational adaptability.
William Rees (Hyfrydol), Welsh Hymn Writer, 1803–1883	Rees notes its melodic elegance and devotional suitability. He observes how Rees appreciated its enduring appeal.
Philip P. Bliss, American Composer & Evangelist, 1838–1876	Bliss admired its uplifting character and practical application in worship. He emphasizes that Bliss valued its revivalist effectiveness.

Prayer: Thank you Lord God for Who You are. You are my Righteous Father and I honor you for You are Holy. Thank You for sending the Lord Jesus Christ into the world for without Him we would all perish, but to Your glory, whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting Life. Thank You, Father for the great things You have done, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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