Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven [New Music Monday]

A few months ago, the pastor of my church mentioned this hymn in one of his sermons. After church that day, I found the hymn in our hymnal and thought the words were so beautiful and encouraging. I especially like singing hymns based on the Psalms. They cover a helpful range of emotions and remind us that God remains sovereign over all creation and faithful to His people, no matter what happens.

When I played through this hymn the first time after writing in the chords, I accidentally changed the melody slightly and decided to keep the change for this recording. I added in some of my own chords, too! If you’re interested in the chord chart, let me know in the comments and we can find a way to get that to you.

I hope you enjoy this recording of “Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven.”

The Music

The Words

Not unto us, O Lord of heav’n,
but unto you be glory giv’n;
in love and truth you do fulfill
the counsels of your sovereign will;
though nations fail your pow’r to own,
yet you do reign, and you alone.

Let Israel trust in God alone,
the Lord whose grace and pow’r are known;
to him your full allegiance yield,
and he will be your help and shield.
All those who fear him God will bless;
his saints have proved his faithfulness.

All you that fear him and adore,
the Lord increase you more and more;
both great and small who him confess,
you and your children he will bless.
Yes, we will ever bless his name;
praise you the Lord, his praise proclaim.

Praise you the Lord, his praise proclaim!

Originally published in The Psalter, 1912; mod.
To the tune of Gairney Bridge, written by Ernest R. Kroeger
Published in The Trinity Hymnal, 2008

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