We Praise You, O God (Te Deum Laudamus)

Te Deum Laudamus (We Praise You O God) - is an ancient Latin hymn in rhythmic prose, sung at morning prayer as an expression of thanksgiving on special occasions. It's origins can be traced back to the early 5th Century. This song appears in Christian Worship (NPH) in the Morning Praise liturgy (pp. 48-49) after the Sermon. We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; all creation worships you, the Father everlasting. To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of heavenly hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. The glorious company of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy church acclaims you: Father of majesty unbounded, your glorious, true, and only Son, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide. You, Christ, are the King of glory, the eternal Son of the Father. When you became man to set us free, you humbled yourself to be born of a virgin. You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. You sit at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father. We believe that you will come to be our judge. Come, then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.