Te Deum

We praise thee, O God, * we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.
All the earth doth worship thee, * the Father everlasting.
To thee all Angels cry aloud, * the Heavens, and all the Powers therein.
To thee Cherubim and Seraphim * continually do cry.

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Holy, Holy, Holy * Lord God of Sabaoth;
Heaven and earth are full * of the Majesty of thy glory.
The glorious company of the Apostles * praise thee.
The goodly fellowship of the Prophets * praise thee.
The noble army of Martyrs * praise thee.
The holy Church throughout all the world * doth acknowledge thee;
The Father, * of an infinite Majesty.
Thine honourable, true, * and only Son;
Also the Holy Ghost, * the Comforter.
Thou art the King of Glory, * O Christ.
Thou art the everlasting * Son of the Father.

During the following verse all make a profound bow:


When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, * thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, * thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God, * in the glory of the Father.
We believe that thou shalt come * to be our Judge.

Kneel for the following verse

We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, * whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious Blood.
Make them to be numbered with thy Saints, * in glory everlasting.
O Lord, save thy people, * and bless thine heritage.
Govern them, * and lift them up for ever.
Day by day * we magnify thee;

During the following verse, by local custom, all make a profound bow.

And we worship thy Name * ever, world without end.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us * this day without sin.
O Lord, have mercy upon us, * have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us, * as our trust is in thee.
O Lord, in thee have I trusted, * let me never be confounded.

Te Deum, an ancient Christian hymn of praise, traditionally attributed to Saints Ambrose and Augustine. It is often used in liturgical services, particularly in the **Liturgy of the Hours** and during special occasions of thanksgiving and celebration.

Here is a brief overview of the **Te Deum**:

- **Opening Praise**: The hymn begins with a declaration of praise to God, acknowledging Him as the Lord and Creator of all things.

- **Angelic Worship**: It describes the worship of God by angels, cherubim, and seraphim, who continually cry out "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth."

- **Praise by Saints**: The hymn continues by mentioning the praise given to God by the apostles, prophets, and martyrs.

- **Universal Church**: It acknowledges the holy Church throughout the world, which honors the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

- **Christ's Glory**: The hymn praises Christ as the King of Glory and the everlasting Son of the Father, who took on human nature to redeem mankind.

- **Petitions**: The latter part of the hymn includes prayers for God's help, mercy, and protection for His people.

The **Te Deum** is a powerful expression of faith and devotion, and it has been set to music by many composers throughout history.

⁴: [Hymnary.org](^4^)
⁵: [Church of England](^5^)
⁶: [Genius Lyrics](^6^)