Glory to God, Glory to God, Praise and Alleluia!

This is a folk-style hymn, giving glory and praise to God.

It was written by American United Methodist church musician, composer and performing artist Jim Strathdee (b 1941) Jim Strathdee, and first published by Desert Flower Music in 1977. It was later included in his collection "There's Time".

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Strathdee. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes of the melody are DFA B_ FED B,_ with accompanying chords D / Bm / D / Em.

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Downloads

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Buy album and songbook from Strathee's website

Examples

Singer with guitar-led band, professional recording:

Singer with band - official soundtrack matched with words on-screen:

Singer with guitar, acoustic:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus:
Glory to God! Glory to God! Praise and alleluia!
Glory to God! Glory to God! Praise the name of the Lord!

1. Look at the sky above. Praise the name of the Lord!
That’s the face of God’s shining love.
Praise the name of the Lord!

2. Look at the ocean blue. Praise the name of the Lord!
God’s love splashing on me and you.
Praise the name of the Lord!