Give To Our God Immortal Praise
Give to our God immortal praise
This hymn embodies the Protestant principle of sola Deo gloria (glory to God alone) while celebrating God's providential care over all creation. It reflects Lutheran emphasis on gratitude as a proper human response to divine grace and blessing.
History & Background
Isaac Watts composed this hymn in 1719 as part of his Psalms of David Imitated. The text reflects Watts' distinctive hymnodic style of paraphrasing Scripture with doctrinal clarity and pastoral warmth.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 848
- Glory to God — 625
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 520
- Lutheran Worship — 405
- New Century Hymnal — 35
- United Methodist Hymnal — 103
Bulletin Note
Isaac Watts (1674–1748) wrote this hymn in 1719 to celebrate God's providential care over creation. A pioneer of English hymnody, Watts transformed congregational singing by wedding Reformed theology with poetic beauty.
Preaching Connection
This hymn anchors the Gospel of divine providence and protective care as the grounds for perpetual praise, offering believers a sung affirmation that grace—not human achievement—deserves all glory and thanksgiving.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Christ's cosmic reign extends from personal redemption to universal salvation, transforming all creation through His resurrection power
Themes
God's providence Divine care and protection Gratitude and praise God's sovereignty