Verse 1:
G G/F# C2 G
Our eyes have seen the wondrous cross that towers over time,
G G/F# C2 G
Vast as the ocean grace and love, amazing so divine.
D Em7 C2 G
Oh, this is our story, and this our hymn of praise.
D Em7 C2
Through all generations the song remains the same.
Chorus:
G
To the One who has loved us,
G/F#
loved us and freed us,
Em7
To You belongs the praise,
C2
Through everlasting days we'll sing.
G
To the One who is worthy
G/F#
Of honour and glory,
Em7
To You belongs the praise,
C2 G(no3rd)
To You belongs the hymn of the ages. [1.]
Verse 2:
G G/F# C2 G
The King of love our Shepherd is, our shelter from the storm;
G G/F# C2 G
A mighty fortress is His Name, and our eternal home.
D Em7 C2 G
To God be the glory, how great the things He's done.
D Em7 C2
And with all generations, we join the joyful song.
Mid section:
C2 G
A thousand tongues are not enough, but we don't sing alone.
C2 G D/F#
1. Oh, how the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but it's own. [Repeat]
C2 G Dsus4 D
Oh, how the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but it's own. [Repeat]
Coda: (with ad libs)
C2 G
To You belongs the hymn of the ages. (Exploding through the ages.)
The Hymn of the ages. (Ev'ry generation singing.)
Is singing the hymn of the ages.