Fanny Crosby

Be Thou Exalted

Fanny Crosby


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Be Thou exalted, forever and ever,
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God of eternity, Ancient of Days!
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Wondrous in wisdom, majestic in glory,
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Perfect in holiness, and worthy of praise.


[Chorus]
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Be Thou exalted by seraphs and angels,
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Be Thou exalted with harp and with song;
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Saints in their anthems of rapture adore Thee,
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Thine be the glory forever, Amen.


[Verse 2]
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Be Thou exalted, O Son of the Highest!
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Saviour of sinful men, Redeemer and King!
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Coequal in glory, Humbly we come to thee,
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our homage to bring.


[Verse 3]
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Be Thou exalted, O Spirit of power!
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Dwelling within our hearts, to keep us from sin,
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God of the ages, and Lord of Salvation,
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Ruler of heav'n and earth, Thy praises we sing!