Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Lutherans love to sing and we have a rich heritage of music.

Martin Luther says, “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”

The Lutheran Service Book (LSB) is filled with hymns that can be read or sung as part of a devotional time.

In prayer this week we are focusing on the truth that God is Holy and we are praying for Mrs. Fuller and the kindergartners.

This hymn speaks clearly --- “Holy God, We Praise They Name”. The text for this hymn comes from the fourth century Latin hymn Te Deum Laudamus, which is often attributed to Ambrose of Milan (c. 339-397), but it may go back even further. The German version, which we sing, is attributed to Ignaz Franc (1774). It’s hymn #940 in the LSB. While our hymnal only gives 5 stanzas, there are really 8 stanzas. If you are not the singing type, there are many Youtube videos that will bring the tune to mind.

“Holy God, we praise Thy Name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee!
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in Heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.” (Stanza 1)

For more stanzas, either grab your hymnal or go to Cyberhymnal.

Here's additional information on this particular hymn.