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Thine Is the Glory

Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son

An Easter hymn of triumphant praise, celebrating Christ's resurrection as the definitive victory over death. The refrain's declaration echoes the doxological tradition. Each stanza addresses the risen Christ directly, moving from the empty tomb to the ascension to the final promise of eternal life.

History & Background

Originally written in French by Edmond Budry (1854-1932) in 1884 as À toi la gloire. Translated into English by Richard Hoyle (1875-1939) in 1923. The tune JUDAS MACCABAEUS is from Handel's oratorio of the same name (1746).

Hymnal Appearances

  • Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 376
  • Lutheran Book of Worship — 145
  • Lutheran Service Book — 678

Bulletin Note

Thine Is the Glory — Budry, 1884; tr. Hoyle, 1923

Preaching Connection

The resurrection as the ground of Christian hope and the defeat of death.

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Christ's resurrection proclaimed as cosmic victory; the church's response of faith and confidence; believers' transformation through Christ's conquering love leading to eternal life

Themes

Resurrection Easter Victory Praise

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