Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CLXXXII

CLXXXII. Praise

1 Not unto us, but thee alone,
Blest Lamb, be glory giv'n!
Here shall thy praises be begun,
And carried on in heav'n.

2 The host of spirits now with thee,
Eternal Anthems sing:
To imitate them here, lo! we,
Our Hallelujahs bring.

3 Had we our tongues like them inspir'd,
Like theirs our songs should rise;
Like them we never should be tir'd,
But love the sacrifice.

4 Till we the veil of flesh lay down,
Accept our weaker lays;
And when we reach thy Father's throne
We'll give thee nobler praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Not unto us, but thee alone
• Title: Praise
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 16:31
  ;
  Nehemiah 9:5-6
• Topic: The Exaltation of the Prince of Peace: The Saviour of the World
• Source: Rippon's Coll.

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