O GOD, BEYOND ALL PRAISING
Solfa Notation • Hymns, Recessional / Dismissal Hymns, Entrance songs, Celebrations
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O GOD, BEYOND ALL PRAISING by Gustav Holst — Lyrics
About O GOD, BEYOND ALL PRAISING
When a choir needs a hymn of absolute majesty, "O God, Beyond All Praising" is often the first choice. Set to the sweeping, noble "Thaxted" melody by Gustav Holst, this piece carries a profound sense of awe. The words by Michael Perry lift the congregation's focus entirely to God, acknowledging that our human songs can never fully repay the "love amazing" and "blessings without number" we receive.
In Nigerian parishes, you will often hear this sung as a grand recessional hymn or during festive thanksgiving processions. The soaring descant in the final verse brings a thrilling climax to the liturgy. It is a song that asks us to offer our very lives, promising that whether our tomorrows bring good or ill, we will make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.
