All praises to the One from whom it all began The One who formed the stars and who gave life to man You set the world in motion, created sky and ocean And here I stand beloved and called by name Be praised Be praised Listen to creation Lifting up Your Name Be praised Be praised Be praised All praises to the One from whom it all began The One who gave Himself to save sinful man You scorned the shame of the cross My sin, my blame is now gone And here I stand beloved and called by name Be praised Be praised Listen to Your people lifting up Your Name Be Praised Be praised Be praised All praises to the One from whom it all began The One who conquered d**h and who will come again The nations will behold You as everything becomes new And there we'll stand beloved and called by name Be praised Be praised Listen to Your people Lifting up Your Name Be praised Be praised Be praised