Lyrics
Verse 1
To God be the glory, great things He has done
He so loved the world that He gave us His son
Who gave up His life, the forgiveness of sin
The gates open wide, He has welcomed us in
Chorus
Oh, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice
Oh, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice
Oh, come to the Father through Jesus His son
And give Him the glory, great things He has done
Post-Chorus
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
To God be the glory
Verse 2
Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood
To every believer the promise of God
The vilest offender who truly believes
That moment from Jesus, a pardon receives
Chorus
Oh, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice
Oh, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice
Oh, come to the Father through Jesus His son
And give Him the glory, great things He has done
Post-Chorus
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
To God be the glory
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
To God be the glory
Bridge
Great things He has taught us, great things He has done
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the son
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Oh, to God be the glory
Chorus
Oh, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice
Oh, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice
Oh, come to the Father through Jesus His son
And give Him the glory, great things He has done
Oh, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice
Oh, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice
Oh, come to the Father through Jesus His son
And give Him the glory, great things He has done
Post-Chorus
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
To God be the glory
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord)
Oh, to God be the glory
Praise the Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
Praise The Lord (To God Be the Glory) draws its message from the language of a classic hymn: God receives glory for salvation accomplished through Jesus. The opening verse moves directly from the Father’s love for the world to the Son’s sacrifice, forgiveness of sin, and welcome into God’s presence. Its chorus answers those gifts with a public call for the whole earth to hear, rejoice, and approach the Father through Christ.
The second verse gives particular attention to redemption, describing pardon as available to every believer rather than reserved for the deserving. Blood, promise, belief, and forgiveness form a concise account of grace, while the bridge looks ahead to the wonder of seeing Jesus. Repeated cries of praise turn doctrine into celebration without shifting attention away from its source. The song therefore holds together two movements: God acts in love to redeem, and the people respond by giving him glory for what he has done.
Related Scripture
- John 3:16 The verse says God loved the world and gave his Son so believers may have eternal life.
- Ephesians 1:7 Paul connects redemption and forgiveness with the blood of Christ.
- Psalm 66:1-2 The psalm calls all the earth to joyful praise and to give glory to God’s name.