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Believers Hymn Book · No. 56 · Words: Thomas Kelly · Tune: Olivet Moscow
Glory to God on high!
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A hymn by Irish writer Thomas Kelly (1769–1855) opening with the angels' announcement at the Nativity and moving into adoration of Christ's atoning love—He who bore guilt's curse so that nothing remains for sinners but love. Known for its soaring, almost mathematical praise of a love 'no tongue can teach.'
Verse 1
Glory to God on high!
Peace upon earth and joy!
Good will to man!
We, who God's blessings prove
His name all names above,
Sing now the Saviour's love,
Too vast to scan.
Verse 2
Mercy and truth unite;
O 'tis a wondrous sight,
All sights above!
Jesus the curse sustains,
Guilt's bitter cup He drains,
Nothing for us remains,
Nothing but love.
Verse 3
Love that no tongue can teach,
Love that no thought can reach,
No love like His!
God is its blessed source,
Death ne'er can stop its course,
Nothing can stay its force,
Matchless it is.
Verse 4
Blest in this love we sing,
To God our praises bring;
All sins forgiven!
Jesus, our Lord, to Thee
Honour and majesty
Now and for ever be,
Here, and in heaven.
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