Glory Be to God on High (Williams)

Glory be to God on high, Alleluia!
Let the whole creation cry, Alleluia!
Peace and blessing He has given, Alleluia!
Earth repeat the songs of heaven, Alleluia!

Creatures of the field and flood, Alleluia!
Earth and sea cry “God is good,” Alleluia!
Toiling pilgrims raise the song, Alleluia!
Saints in light the strain prolong, Alleluia!

Stars that have no voice to sing Alleluia!
Give their glory to our King, Alleluia!
Silent powers and angels’ song, Alleluia!
All unto our God belong, Alleluia!

Author: Thomas Kelly

Year: 1815

This hymn is commonly attributed to Thomas Kelly (1769-1855), an Irish hymn writer. The parenthetical '(Williams)' in the title likely refers to the tune name (a common practice in hymnals) rather than the author. Some sources list slight variations in wording or date it around 1815 in Kelly's collections.