Together in Song ‎#769

769. Now to the King of heaven

Now to the King of heaven
your cheerful voices raise;
to him be glory given,
power, majesty and praise;
from shore to shore
his name be sung
by every tongue
for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Now to the King of heaven
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-51 (alt.)
• Alterer: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (atl.)
• Meter: 66.66.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Adoration and praise; Unity of Humanity

Tune Information

• Name: ST JOHN
• Meter: 66.66.88
• Key: D Major
• Source: 'The Parish Choir', 1851
• Notes: A lower setting may be found at No. 117