Doxology lyrics, meaning and service slides

The doxology beginning “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” is a short hymn of praise to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Churches commonly sing it to the tune Old Hundredth.

Print and slides

Download the ProPresenter text file for text import. Congregational words use two phrase lines per slide. Instructions for the leader stay in the PDF.

What is a doxology?

A doxology is an expression of praise to God. Thomas Ken wrote the familiar four-line stanza printed here. Other doxologies appear in Scripture and church services, so a service plan should name the opening words when a musician needs this particular text.

Which tune should the church sing?

Old Hundredth is the familiar tune for these words. Confirm the tune with the accompanist and choose a key the congregation can sing. A modern arrangement can have separate copyright even when the historic words and tune are public domain. Use an arrangement your church may reproduce.

Where does it go in the service?

The leader can place it after the offering or at the end of a hymn. Give a spoken cue before the music begins, especially when guests are present. If the church stands, include that cue in the leader’s copy so the screen operator does not have to improvise.

Should Amen be sung?

Agree with the musicians before rehearsal. Some churches sing the final Amen and others end after the fourth line. The printable text includes it so the leader can mark the ending the congregation knows. Avoid adding a musical ending the room has never heard without rehearsal.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow

AllPraise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Praise God, from whomall blessings flow;

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Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

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Prepare the service

Confirm the tune and the words with the musicians before rehearsal. Give the congregation its starting pitch and agree on the length of the final Amen.

Sources and permission

Traditional Thomas Ken doxology, public domain. Check the rights for any arrangement or recording you use.