Psalmodia Germanica ‎#151

151. The Malabarian Hymn

I. All Glory to the Sov'rein Good
And Father of Compassion,
The God our Help and sure Abode,
Whose gracious Visitation
Renews his Blessings ev'ry Day,
And takes our greatest Grief away:
Give to our God the Glory.

II. The Heav'nly Hosts with Awe proclaim
The Praise of their Creator;
All living on this earthly Frame,
All that's produc'd in Nature,
Speak their Divine Original,
Imprest most wisely on them all:
Give to our God the Glory.

III. What is created by our God,
Enjoys his Preservation;
'Tis he extends o'er all abroad
His Father-like Compassion.
Throughout the Kingdom of his Grace
Prevail his Truth and Righteousness:
Give to our God the Glory.

IV. In my Distress I rais'd with Faith
To God my Supplication;
My Saviour rescu'd me from Death,
And gave me Consolation
This makes my Heart with Thankfulness
Rejoice before the Lord of Grace:
Give to our God the Glory.

V. The Lord in Truth has ne'er forsook
His faithful Generation;
He's still their Refuge, Strength and Rock,
Their Buckler of Salvation;
He leads them with a Mother's Care;
Through Dismal Dangers, guards from Fear:
Give to our God the Glory.

VI. When all the Creatures here deny
Their Help with Consolation,
Our great Creator then is nigh,
With Succour and Compassion,
And sets the humble Souls at Rest
That lives abandon'd and opprest:
Give to our God the Glory.

VII. Thy Praise, O Lord! shall be my Song
As long as Breath I'm drawing;
Thy Name shall dwell on every Tongue
Where'er thy Love is growing.
My Heart! with all thy Strength adore
This God of Grace this God of Pow'r;
And give him all the Glory.

VIII. All ye that name the Name of CHRIST,
Give to our God the Glory;
All who confess his Pow'r the high'st
Despise what's transitory;
Renounce the Idols of our own.
The Lord is God, whose Name alone
Deserves all Praise and Glory.

IX. Then come before his holy Face
With joyful Acclamation;
Extol the Wonders of his Grace,
In your submissive Station;
The Lord has order'd all Things best,
Ye convert souls in East and West.
Give to our God the Glory.

Text Information

• First Line: All Glory to the Sov'rein Good
• Title: The Malabarian Hymn
• German Title: Sey Lob und Ehr dem höchten Gut
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1756
• Topic: Praise of God
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: To the Tune: Raise your Devotion mortal Tongues, #41

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