Hymn
O Great and Glorious King
Words: Ryan Daniel Cornett
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick
Tune: SANDS (alt.)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.
Stanza 1
O great and glorious King of kings,
Whose will has worked such wondrous things,
Our weak and humble hearts we raise
That we may live but for Your praise.
What ills Your strength has brought us from!
Thus far we, by Your help, have come,
Thus far we, by Your help, have come.
Stanza 2
Through raging flood and roaring flame,
You freed us from our sin and shame;
Your pow'r and pardon blazed the trail
That we may pass within the veil.
When we lay helpless in the grave,
Your mighty arm reached down to save,
Your mighty arm reached down to save.
Stanza 3
From plunging depths to vaulted height
We rise to dwell in Your great light;
There we, on whom Your grace has shone,
Shall cast our crowns before the throne,
Where grateful praise from every tongue
Resounds in one eternal song,
Resounds in one eternal song.
About the song
A hymn of gratitude for divine deliverance and the eternal praise of the King.
Themes
Scripture references
1 Samuel 7:12; Hebrews 10:19-22; Revelation 4:10-11; Revelation 7:9-10