God, Father, Praise and Glory

This is a hymn of praise to the Trinity. The words are based on a German hymn, Gott Vater! Sei Gepriesen - author unknown.

It was translated by German-American Roman Catholic priest and historian, Fr. John Ernest Rothensteiner (1860-1936) in 1936.

With meter 76 76 with refrain, it is set to the tune GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN from Limburg Gesangbuch (1838).

Other translations of the same German-language hymn include O God Almighty Father and Sing Praise to our Creator.

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PowerPoint slides

Downloadable SATB choir arrangement by Archie Navora

Piano solo arrangement by Stephen DeCesare

Examples

Choir with organ

Choir with very light organ backing

Choir with organ, live in a church service in 2016

Singer, unaccompanied

Duet, unaccompanied, words on-screen

Instrumental - piano

Instrumental - organ

Lyrics

Traditional language

God Father, praise and glory
Thy children bring to Thee.
Thy grace and peace to mankind
Shall now forever be.

Chorus:
O most Holy Trinity, Undivided Unity,
Holy God, mighty God, God immortal be adored!

And Thou, Lord co-eternal,
God’s sole-begotten Son,
O Jesus, King anointed,
Who hast redemption won.

O Holy Ghost, Creator,
Thou gift of God most high;
Life, love and holy wisdom,
Our weakness now supply.

Modern English

God Father, praise and glory

Your children come to sing.

Goodwill and peace to mankind.

The gifts your kingdom brings.

Refrain:

O most Holy Trinity.

Undivided Unity;

Holy God, Mighty God.

God Immortal, be adored.

2. And you, Lord Coeternal,

God's sole begotten Son;

O Jesus. King anointed.

You have redemption won.

3. O Holy Ghost, Creator

The Gift of God most high;

Life, love and holy wisdom,

Our weakness now supply.