Doxology
| Category: | Graces |
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| Link: | Performance Example |
| Link: | Performance Example |
| Notes: | Often used as a grace or sung blessing before meals or worship. This version includes a Hawaiian translation. Also known as 'Old 100th' |
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Hawaiian Translation:
Ho'onani i ka Makua mau
Ke Keiki me ka 'Uhane nō
Ke Akua mau ho'omaika'i pū
Ko kēia ao, ko kēlā ao. ʻĀmene.
Note: The Hawaiian verse is often believed to be a direct translation of the English Doxology ("Praise God from whom all blessings flow"), but it is actually a separate hymn of praise written and translated by Hiram Bingham, leader of the first American Protestant missionary company to Hawai'i in 1820.
This Hawaiian verse is closely tied to the story of ʻŌpūkahaʻia, a young Hawaiian who, after tragedy and spiritual searching, traveled to New England and became the inspiration for the Hawaiian mission. His journey of faith helped shape the future of Christianity in the islands. Including this verse honors both the musical and cultural legacy that followed.