Monday Meditation: Be Thou Exalted

 

"My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto Thee;
and my soul, which Thou has redeemed."
(Psalm 71:23)

Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly

Photograph courtesy/Wikipedia

Be Thou exalted, forever and ever,

God of eternity, Ancient of Days!

Wondrous in majesty, perfect in wisdom,

Glorious in holiness, fearful in praise.

Be Thou exalted by seraph and angels,

Be Thou exalted with harp and with song

Saints in their anthems of rapture adore Thee

Martyrs the loud hallelujahs prolong.

Be Thou exalted, O Son of the Highest!

Gracious Redeemer, our Savior and King!

One with the Father, co-equal in glory,

Here at Thy footstool our homage we bring.

Be Thou exalted by seraph and angels,

Be Thou exalted with harp and with song

Saints in their anthems of rapture adore Thee

Martyrs the loud hallelujahs prolong.

Be Thou exalted, O Spirit eternal!

Dwell in our hearts, keep us holy within;

Lead to Thy home in the life everlasting;

Open its portals and welcome us in.

Be Thou exalted by seraph and angels,

Be Thou exalted with harp and with song

Saints in their anthems of rapture adore Thee

Martyrs the loud hallelujahs prolong.

"Be Thou Exalted"
(1901)
Frances Jane "Fanny" Crosby
(1820-1915)
Prolific American hymn writer