This hymn was written in 1864 and was originally found in the very first Christadelphian Hymn Book, The Golden Harp. It is also found in the 1964 hymn book (49). It was written by David Brown, the author of a number of other hymns found in the present Christadelphian Hymn Book (91, 117, 198, 204, 207 and anthem 52). I currently do not know anything about him.
Glory and blessing be
Ever ascribed to Thee,
Uncreate unity,
Father of all:
Angelic spirits bright
Gaze on Thy living light,
Vailed from mortal sight,
And prostrate fall.
Strength, honour, majesty,
Ever beseemeth Thee,
Uncreate unity,
Fountain of life:
Mighty of mighties, Thou,
From Thee all blessings flow
To all, above, below,
Healer of strife.
Source of salvation free,
Word of infinity,
Uncreate unity,
Author of peace:
Thy grace and truth became
Flesh for a saving name,
Jehovah Elohim,
Never to cease.
Holy of holies,
We worship and bow the knee,
Uncreate unity,
Spirit divine:
Ancient of endless days,
Remember Zion's ways,
And for her children's praise
Arise and shine.
Glory to the Father be
By the Son's supremacy
In the Spirit's mystery:
Hallelujah! yea, Amen.
Last Updated: February 9, 2001
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