Be Thou Exalted

 

"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!  Let Your glory be over all the earth."
(Psalm 57:5)

Helix Nebula NGC7293

"The Eye of God"

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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 seraphs 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 seraphs 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 life everlasting,

Open its portals and welcome us in.

Be Thou exalted by seraphs and angels,

Be Thou exalted with harp and with song;

Saints in their anthems of rapture adore Thee,

Martyrs the loud hallelujahs prolong.

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