Classic Poem

Glory to God alone! " aloud they cry
Who bow before the throne;
And answering praises fill the world on high,
" Glory to God alone! "

When Israel from the land of bondage came,
Thine arm was their defence;
And thine the pillar of the cloud and flame,
To lead thy people thence.

Thou, when Life's hosts on tossing waves were driven,
Didst light fair Bethlehem's star,
To guide the wanderer to the port of heaven,
From sin and sorrow far.

Still shines the star of hope above Life's waves;
Thy flock thou still dost lead;
Thine arm is mighty yet thine own to save,
And thou our souls doth feed.

Then loud along the vaulted arch above,
Thy praises should resound;
And prayer to Thee, — God of eternal love! —
" Make earth all hallowed ground! "

Thine is the work: let thine the glory be
Who brought salvation down:
O Jesus! Master! praise belongs to thee,
And thou must wear the crown.

Thou Lamb of God! while saints and angels sing,
Sit thou upon thy throne:
Then henceforth let the heavenly chorus ring,
" Glory to God alone! "