The lyrics to the hymn "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow," also known
as the Doxology, are: Praise 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. This short, well-known hymn was written by Thomas Ken in 1674 as the
final stanza of longer hymns for morning, evening, and midnight prayers. It is
commonly sung to the tune "Old Hundredth," attributed to Louis Bourgeois from
the Genevan Psalter of 1551
. The hymn calls on all creation, both earthly and heavenly, to praise the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as the source of all blessings
. It is frequently used in Christian worship at the beginning of services or during the presentation of offerings
. There are also modern versions and arrangements inspired by this traditional text, such as the Hillsong Worship song "From Whom All Blessings Flow," which expands on the theme with additional verses and a bridge praising God’s attributes
. In summary, the classic lyrics are:
Praise 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.
