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You bring the Hymnal, I'll bring the History
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During the American Civil War, in a certain overcrowded prison, men were dying daily. One of the new prisoners was a young preacher. As he saw the conditions surrounding him, he sobbed uncontrollably. Suddenly, from a window he heard, “Praise God, from whom all blessing flow . . .” More and more men began to join in, and the preacher that day was able to take courage and hope in a simple song called the “Doxology.” Thomas Ken, the composer, had been chaplain to King Charles of England. He pleaded with the king many times to turn to Christ. The outcome is unknown, but Ken was faithful and gave a witness for Christ. The words to the “Doxology” are just a part of two larger hymns he wrote entitled Morning and Evening hymns.

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Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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