Glory Be to Thee, O Lord

By Ben­ja­min Mil­grove

Lyrics

1. Glory to Thee, O Lord,
Who by Thy migh­ty pow­er
Didst ma­ni­fest Thy glo­ry forth
In Ca­na’s mar­riage hour.
2. Thou spak­est: it was done:
Obedient to Thy word,
The water red­den­ing in­to wine
Proclaimed the pre­sent Lord.
3. Blest were the eyes which saw
That won­drous mys­te­ry,
The great be­gin­ning of Thy works
That kin­dled faith in Thee.
4. And bless­èd they who know
Thine un­seen pre­sence true,
When in the king­dom of Thy grace
Thou mak­est all things new.
5. For by Thy lov­ing hand
Thy peo­ple still are fed;
Thine is the cup of bless­ing, Lord,
And Thou the heav’n­ly bread.
6. O may that grace be ours,
Ever in Thee to live,
And drink of those re­fresh­ing streams,
Which Thou alone canst give.
7. So, led from strength to strength,
Grant us, O Lord, to see
The mar­riage sup­per of the Lamb,
Thy great epi­pha­ny.

Bible Reference

Psalm 29:2

About This Hymn

“Glory Be to Thee, O Lord” is a reverent hymn written by Benjamin Milgrove in 1769. It is a short but deeply worshipful expression of praise, lifting the heart toward God with simplicity and sincerity. Milgrove’s text reflects the spirit of Psalm 29:2, which calls believers to give unto the Lord the glory due to His name and to worship Him in the beauty of holiness. The hymn centers the worshipper’s attention on God’s majesty and invites a response of humble adoration.

While brief in form, the hymn carries a tone of awe and devotion. Its focus on giving glory to God aligns with the broader tradition of eighteenth century hymnody, which emphasized reverence, holiness, and the proper posture of the soul before the Lord. Through its simple structure, the hymn teaches believers to cultivate worship that is sincere, thoughtful, and grounded in Scripture.

This hymn is especially fitting for moments of prayer, reflection, or the opening of a worship service, where hearts are drawn toward God with quiet reverence. Milgrove’s words continue to encourage believers to honor the Lord with wholehearted praise, recognizing His greatness and responding with humble devotion.

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  • Category: Hymn
  • Author/Writer: Ben­ja­min Mil­grove (1769)
  • Added: November 22, 2025
  • Last Updated: November 22, 2025
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