This hymn praises God for being beyond all praise and for the countless gifts and blessings bestowed upon humanity. It acknowledges that while earthly things are fleeting, through Christ's victory over death believers have been given eternal life. The hymn asks God to accept this song of praise and for believers to continue honoring Him through their worship and sacrifices, even in times of sorrow.

1. O God Beyond All Praising Words: Michael Perry, alt., copyright © 1982 Hope Publishing Company. Music: THAXTED, by Gustav Theodor Holst, 1916. Used with permission under license #344, LicenSing - Copyright Cleared Music for Churches

2. O God beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay;

3. For we can only wonder at every gift you send, at blessings without number and mercies without end

4. We lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word, we honour and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.

5. The flower of earthly splendour in time must surely die, its fragile bloom surrender to you our God most high;

6. But hidden from all nature the eternal seed is sown, though small in mortal stature, to heaven’s garden grown:

7. For Christ, your gift from heaven, from death has set us free, and we through him are given the final victory.

8. Then, hear O gracious Saviour, this song of praise we sing. May we, who know your favour, our humble service bring;

9. And whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we’ll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still:

10. To marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.