Hymnal Number
217Resource Type:
Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
This is a very clever and useful doxology using the Scottish tune typically sung to Robert Burns' "Auld Lang Syne." Threaded through the text are cues from Psalm 127:1; James 4:14; John 6:35; Matthew 6:9–13 (the Lord's Prayer); and Revelation 19:11. It is a rousing way to finish a service.
Lyrics
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 that 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 water satisfy the thirsty without price; we'll take a cup of kindness yet, 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 sinners 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!
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 that 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 water satisfy the thirsty without price; we'll take a cup of kindness yet, 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 sinners 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!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Dustin Kensrue © 2012 Dead Bird Theology / We Are Younger We Are Faster (Music Services / www.musicservices.com)
Music: Traditional Scottish Melody
Music: Traditional Scottish Melody