Give to Our God Immortal Praise lyrics
Tune Name: DUKE STREET
Composer: John Hatton
Meter: 8.8.8.8 (LM)
Hymnbook Source: Hymns Ancient & Modern; Reformed hymnals
Verse 1
Give to our God immortal praise;
Mercy and truth are all His ways:
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 2
Give to the Lord of Lords renown;
The King of Kings with glory crown:
His mercies ever shall endure,
When lords and kings are known no more.
Verse 3
He built the earth, He spread the sky,
And fixed the starry lights on high:
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 4
He fills the sun with morning light;
He bids the moon direct the night:
His mercies ever shall endure,
When suns and moons shall shine no more.
Verse 5
He sent His Son with pow’r to save
From guilt and darkness and the grave:
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 6
Through this vain world he guides our feet,
And leads us to his heav’nly seat:
His mercies ever shall endure,
When this vain world shall be no more.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Give to Our God Immortal Praise |
| Author / Lyricist | Thomas Ken (1637–1711) |
| Composer / Tune | William Croft (1678–1727) |
| Date Written / Published | Late 17th century |
| Historical Context | Written in post-Restoration England; reflects liturgical and doxological traditions. |
| Theme / Message | Eternal praise and worship of God. |
| Notable Features | Traditional doxology; structured for corporate singing. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Frequently used in Anglican and Reformed worship; classic doxology. |
| Source / Scholarship | A Survey of English Hymns – Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Hymn Similarities and Biblical Scholar Analysis On This Hymn:
| Scholar | View / Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Isaac Watts, English Hymn Writer & Theologian, 1674–1748 | Watts’ extensive doxological hymns emphasize the glory and sovereignty of God, directly reflected in this hymn. |
| John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913 | Julian notes the hymn’s enduring use in early hymnals to exalt God’s majesty in worship. |
| Charles Wesley, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1707–1788 | Wesley’s hymns celebrate divine glory and praise, providing context for understanding this hymn’s devotional purpose. |
| John Newton, Anglican Clergyman & Hymn Writer, 1725–1807 | Newton’s reflections on adoration and glorifying God align with the central message of this hymn. |
| Philip Doddridge, Nonconformist Minister & Hymn Writer, 1702–1751 | Doddridge emphasizes the believer’s duty to praise God, which underlies the hymn’s theological foundation. |
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