Doxology (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
by Thomas Ken
Theology & Meaning
The most widely sung doxology in Protestant Christianity—Thomas Ken's 1674 benediction verse praising the Triune God for all blessing. In four lines it captures the essence of Christian doxology: all blessings flow from God, all creatures are called to praise, and the Trinity is named explicitly.
Worship Leadership Tips
Used as a doxology at virtually any point in the service—after the offering, as a call to worship, or as a closing benediction. Every congregation knows it. Its brevity makes it versatile; its theology makes it inexhaustible.
Arrangement Tips
Traditional organ setting is the most common. Piano also works. Contemporary arrangements vary widely—some keep it solemn, others make it celebratory. The four lines can be repeated or harmonized in complex SATB arrangements. Best not to over-complicate what is already perfect in its simplicity.
Scripture References
- Revelation 5:13
- Psalm 150:6
- Romans 11:36