Holy God, We Praise Your Name - LSB 940 (Te Deum Conference - 2015 NE)

Rejoice in God's gift of hymnody, recorded at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan during the 2015 Higher Things youth conferences.

1 Holy God, we praise Thy name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee.
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in heav’n above adore Thee.
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.

2 Hark! The glad celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heav’ns with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord!

3 Lo, the_apostles’ holy train
Join Thy sacred name to hallow;
Prophets swell the glad refrain,
And the white-robed martyrs follow,
And from morn to set of sun
Through the Church the song goes on.

4 Thou art King of Glory, Christ;
Son of God, yet born of Mary.
For us sinners sacrificed,
As to death a Tributary,
First to break the bars of death,
Thou hast opened heav’n to faith.

D 5 Holy Father, holy Son,
Holy Spirit, three we name Thee;
Though in essence only one,
Undivided God we claim Thee
And, adoring, bend the knee
While we own the mystery.

Title: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Translator: Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900
Scripture: Revelation 7:9-14; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Psalm 31:1-4
Source: Latin, c. 4th cent.; Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c.1774 (German version)
Tune Name: GROSSER GOTT
Source: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c.1774
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[johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith]

When I was a Catholic, we sang this too. I have worshipped as a Lutheran (LCMS)now for many years, and I really enjoy this uplifting hymn. I wish my local church would sing this more often as well.

[KenJeffery]

A wonderful rendition. Many recordings have brass and tympany to accompany the congregation. Whilst this can be effective and add to the atmosphere, this clip shows that all that's needed is a good organ, very well played, and a sincere and enthusiastic congregation. God Bless all involved. Thank you for uploading.

[paulhines]

At least once a day the words of this hymn goes thru my mind. Giving thanks and praise to our Lord for all He provides for us.

[helened]

I love this song but so many versions fly through it. I like a more slowed down version, as more of a worship than praise. Still beautiful.

[karlrovey]

That introduction seems inspired by the Paul Manz improvisation (and later publication) on this tune.

[thomashogan]

Nice! This is Lutheran right? No tabernacle or stations of the cross. Good organ.

[brockhammond]

A great hymn! I don't hear it many Lutheran churches though!