All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above

By William H. Clark

Lyrics

1. All praise to God who reigns above
In majesty supreme,
Who gave His Son for all to die,
That He might man redeem!
Refrain:
Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
2. His name above all names shall stand,
Exalted more and more,
He's seated at God's own right hand,
Where angel hosts adore.
3. Redeemer, Savior, friend of all,
Once ruined by the fall,
Thou hast devised salvation's call,
For thou hast died for all.
4. His name shall be the Counselor,
The mighty Prince of Peace,
Of all earth’s kingdoms conqueror,
Whose reign shall never cease! 

Revelation 19:6

About This Hymn

"All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above" is a hymn of worship and adoration penned by William H. Clark, an American hymn writer of the 19th century. The hymn focuses on glorifying God’s sovereign rule and eternal kingship, inviting believers to offer praise and worship to the Almighty King who reigns forever.

The text draws from biblical imagery of God’s majestic throne and omnipotent authority, especially reflected in Revelation 19:6, where the voices of angels and saints join in a mighty chorus of “Alleluia.” The hymn encourages worshippers to lift their voices in united praise, recognizing God’s power, holiness, and eternal dominion.

Musically, this hymn is often set to a stately and reverent tune suitable for congregational singing during services that emphasize God’s kingship, such as Advent, Christ the King Sunday, or general praise occasions.

From the Dictionary of Hymnology

Related terms and concepts automatically matched to this hymn.

Alleluia Hymnology

Comprehensive history of the liturgical acclamation "Alleluia," detailing its biblical origins, early Christian traditions, liturgical usage, and hymnological developments.

Read more

John Quincy, Adam History

Biographical entry for John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), sixth President of the United States, diplomat, Unitarian, and writer of hymns and psalm versions.

Read more

Addiscott, Henry History

Biographical entry for Henry Addiscott (1806–1860), English Congregational minister and author of the hymn "And is there, Lord, a cross for me."

Read more
Browse the full Dictionary of Hymnology →

Staff Visualizer

Powered by HTML MIDI PLAYER, MIDI FILE Made by Hymnal Library.

Hymn Sheet for All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above
Stay updated with hymns and devotionals

📬 Subscribe to Our Devotional Updates

Receive weekly hymns, devotionals, and website features directly in your inbox.

✅ Thank you! You'll start receiving our updates soon.

⭐ Recommend This Hymn

Share this beautiful hymn with others

You might also like

Hymns with the same subject

More hymns about Adoration, Jesus Christ, Majesty of God, Name of Jesus, Peace, Praise, Redeemer

More hymn subjects

Explore other themes across the library.

Hymns about Closing of Worship Hymns about Rest Hymns about Glory of God Hymns about Repentance Hymns about Worship Hymns about Lordship of Christ Hymns about Creation Hymns about Service
Browse all subjects →

Recently Added Hymns

Latest Updated Hymnals

  • The People's Hymnal
    The People's Hymnal
    Updated 1 day, 16 hours ago · 1961
    Open
  • Book of Common Praise (BoCP1915)
    Book of Common Praise (BoCP1915)
    Updated 1 month, 1 week ago · 1915
    Open
  • Our Great Redeemer's Praise
    Our Great Redeemer's Praise
    Updated 3 months ago · 2022
    Open
  • The Parish Hymnal (1873)
    The Parish Hymnal (1873)
    Updated 3 months, 1 week ago · 1873
    Open
  • Book of Common Praise (BCP1998)
    Book of Common Praise (BCP1998)
    Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago · 1998
    Open

Hymn Information

image of All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above of William H. Clark

To view the author's biography, click their name above.

Sheet Music

Sheet music for All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above by William H. Clark
Download Sheet Music Image View Full Size

MIDI File

Ready to load
Download MIDI

More Hymns by William H. Clark

Hymns from 1850

Show more hymns from 1850

Popular Hymns

Recent Blog Posts

View All Blog Posts

Popular Blog Posts

Visit Us on Social Media

Latest from X (Twitter)
Latest from Facebook

Latest on YouTube

Loading latest video...
Learn Piano Tutorials on this Channel

Daily Bible Verse

View other hymn authors

Explore biographies of hymn writers and lyricists on Hymnal Library.
Disclaimer

The hymns, sheet music, MIDI files, and related content on this website are provided for educational and research purposes only.

  • Public Domain: Many of the hymns featured here are in the public domain and may be freely used.
  • Copyrighted Works: Some hymns may still be under copyright protection. Where applicable, permission has either been requested from the copyright owner, or the content is shared under the principles of fair use for educational purposes.

⚠️ Important Notice: If you wish to reproduce, distribute, or use any copyrighted hymn beyond personal study or educational use, you must obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. This website does not grant any rights for commercial use yet.

If there is any other question please address it to us in our Contact Page, for further assistance. Thank you for using the site. May God Bless You.

Explore full hymn library

Browse all hymns, filter by category, and use advanced search to find tunes, meters, and authors.
Recently Added · Dictionary of Hymnology
Browse dictionary →