All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

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1. All praise to thee, for thou. O King divine, didst yield the glory that of right was thine, that in our troubled hearts thy grace might shine: Hallelujah; hallelujah!

2. Thou cam'st to us in lowliness of thought; by thee the outcast and the poor were sought, and by thy death was God's salvation wrought: Hallelujah; hallelujah!

3. Let this mind be in us which was in thee, who wast a servant that we might be free, humbling thyself to death on Calvary: Hallelujah; hallelujah!

4. Wherefore, by God's eternal purpose, thou art high exalted o'er all creatures now, and given the name to which all knees shall bow: Hallelujah; hallelujah!

5. Let every tongue confess with one accord in heaven and earth that Jesus Christ is Lord; and God eternal be by all adored: Hallelujah; hallelujah! Words: F. Bland Tucker (1938) Tune: ENGELBERG 10.10.10 + Alleluia, by Charles Villiers Stanford (1904)

Words by: F. Bland Tucker
Music by: Ralph Vaughan Williams

This wonderful hymn clearly proclaims Christ as the crucified servant King who redeems His people from sin.

Background for the hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

The hymn "All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine" was written in 1938 by Francis Bland Tucker (1895–1984), an Episcopal priest and noted hymnist. It was first published in The Hymnal 1940, a significant hymnal of the Episcopal Church in the United States

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✨ Origins and Inspiration

The hymn is a metrical paraphrase of Philippians 2:5–11, often referred to as the Kenosis Hymn or Hymn of Christ’s Humility. This biblical passage reflects on Christ’s self-emptying, humility, and exaltation.
Tucker was inspired to write the hymn after being appointed to the commission tasked with compiling The Hymnal 1940. He had not previously written hymns but was moved by the theological depth of Philippians 2 and sought to render it in poetic form

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🎶 Musical Setting

Though originally intended for the tune SINE NOMINE (famously used for For All the Saints), the hymn was ultimately paired with ENGELBERG, a tune by Charles Villiers Stanford, due to copyright considerations

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🕊️ Theological Themes

The hymn emphasizes:

• Christ’s voluntary renunciation of divine glory
• His incarnation and service to humanity
• His obedience unto death
• His exaltation and universal lordship

It calls worshippers to emulate Christ’s humility and to join in the cosmic praise of His name.
Tucker’s hymn remains a powerful example of 20th-century hymnody that bridges ancient scriptural tradition with modern poetic expression.