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Doxology
Words by: Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells,1 1695
Music by: Genevan Psalter, 1551

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Note: I've also seen this published as "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow"


1 -- He uses this doxology in various other hymns of his. (thanks to Tiefling for pointing that out)

Dox*ol"o*gy (?), n.; pl. Doxologies (#). [LL. doxologia, Gr. , fr. praising, giving glory; opinion, estimation, glory, praise (from to think, imagine) + to speak: cf. F. doxologie. See Dogma, and Legend.]

In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir or the congregation.

David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and doxologies. South.

 

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