Father of Glory to Thy Name
Father of glory to thy name
This hymn emphasizes God's glory, majesty, and worthiness of praise, central to Lutheran liturgical worship. It reflects the Reformation emphasis on the sovereignty and transcendence of God demanding human response of adoration.
History & Background
This hymn of unknown authorship appears in American hymnals of the nineteenth century. It was included in The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) as hymn 248.
Hymnal Appearances
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 248
Bulletin Note
This early nineteenth-century hymn reflects Lutheran Reformation piety, calling believers to contemplate divine transcendence. Its Common Meter structure echoes the hymnody of Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley, making it accessible across traditions.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Reformation's passionate proclamation of God's absolute sovereignty and transcendence, inviting the hearer to move from recognition of divine majesty to a gospel response of thanksgiving and worship.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From conviction of sin and burden (Law) to confidence in Christ's hearing and answering (Gospel) to assurance of complete provision (Gospel) to commitment in pilgrimage (Gospel)
Themes
Adoration of God Divine glory and majesty Thanksgiving and praise God's faithfulness Worship