All Glory Be To Christ
The Story Behind the Hymn
All Glory Be to Christ is a song that is filled with the good news of Jesus and is a prayer that we can sing to give glory and honor to Him. The tune is Auld Lang Syne, which is an old Scottish song. The lyrics were probably a combination of written and collected words from Robert Burns, submitted in 1788. Auld Lang Syne has been around for over two hundred years and is sung often around the new year to help us celebrate the good times of the past and bring in the new year with friendship and cheer.
Dustin Kensrue had in his mind and heart that the well known tune could be used with a more meaningful purpose. Although we do not know the exact time frame or details of his writing, we do know that he set his lyrics of All Glory Be to Christ to the tune of Auld Lang Syne, and in 2012 the song was publicly released and quickly became well known in the Church.
As You Sing This Song
As you sing this hymn, think about the new year and the seasons to come. Consider if you are working and striving for good in your life and honor for yourself, or if you are living for God’s glory. Reflect on how you can place the coming days in the hands of God rather than making plans without considering His will. All glory be to Christ! (Psalm 127:1, Proverbs 27:1, James 4:13-16)
As you sing this hymn, remember who Jesus is. He is the Bread of Life who sustains us through the high and lows of life. He is the Living Water that gives us life everlasting. In His kindness, He sacrificed His life and has offered us the irreplaceable gift of salvation that allows us to spend eternity with Him. All glory be to Christ! (Matthew 6:9-13, John 6:32-35, John 4:1-15)
As you sing this hymn, remember that Jesus will come again to reign and make all things right and new. The Great I Am, the Faithful and True, the Lamb who was slain will come to rule and reign and live with us. There will be no more tears or pain and no more death or sorrow There will be no need for the sun or moon because He will be our light! All glory be to Christ! (Revelation 19:1, Revelation 21:3-5, Revelation 21: 22-23)
As you sing All Glory Be to Christ, remember who Jesus is. Remember to seek Him in all parts of your life. Remember to give Him all the glory because He is worthy! (Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:12)
Would you like a plan to study this hymn or others deeper with your family? You can get my All Glory Be To Christ Family Worship Guide HERE.
