Lyrics
To the king eternal immortal
Invisible the only God
Be the honor and glory forever
And ever amen
To the king eternal immortal
Invisible the only God
Be the honor and glory forever
And ever amen
To the king eternal immortal
Invisible the only God
Be the honor and glory forever
And ever amen
Honor and glory forever
Honor and glory forever
Honor and glory forever
Honor and glory forever amen
Honor and glory forever
Honor and glory forever
Honor and glory forever
Honor and glory forever amen
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Meaning & Inspiration
Honor and Glory draws its central declaration directly from the biblical praise of the eternal King. God is named as immortal, invisible, and unique, while honor and glory are offered without end. The limited number of lines gives the song a concentrated devotional purpose: each repetition returns attention to who God is rather than to human experience. Its closing “amen” serves as agreement with the confession and gives the refrain the character of a congregational doxology.
The repeated language echoes 1 Timothy 1:17 with unusual clarity, making the scriptural connection part of the lyric itself rather than a distant thematic parallel. Eternity, divine kingship, immortality, and invisibility are gathered into one concise act of praise. As the phrases recur, they can function as sustained adoration, allowing a worshiping community to dwell on God’s unmatched nature. The song’s simplicity supports its message: honor and glory belong to the only God forever.
Related Scripture
- 1 Timothy 1:17 The verse names the eternal, immortal, invisible King and gives him honor and glory forever.
- Revelation 5:13 All creation gives honor and glory to the One on the throne.