Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#25

25. All Glory to the Sovereign Good

1 All glory to the Sovereign Good
And Father of compassion,
To God, our Help and Sure Abode,
Whose gracious visitation
Renews His blessings every day
And takes our griefs and fears away.
Give to our God the glory.

2 In my distress I raised with faith
To God my supplication;
My Savior rescued me from death
And gave me consolation;
This makes me with both heart and voice
Before the God of grace rejoice.
Give to our God the glory.

3 Now then before His face appear
With praises and thanksgiving;
With awe His holy Name revere,
And join with all the living
To extol the wonders He hath wrought,
His mighty deeds, surpassing thought.
Give to our God the glory.

Text Information

• First Line: All glory to the Sovereign Good
• Title: All Glory to the Sovereign Good
• Translator: J. Chr. Jacobi, 1670-1750 (1700)
• Author: J. J. Schuetz, 1640-1690 (1675)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: Public Worship: Adoration and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: SPERATUS
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. Iambic
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Etlich Cristliche Lieder," 1524

Tune Information:

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