All Glory, Laud, and Honor
Sunday Morning Devotion: Week 13
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we lift our voices in praise and adoration of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and King. Just as the crowds once welcomed him with palm branches and songs of joy, we, too, desire to honor him with our hearts and lives. Open our eyes to his majesty, deepen our faith in his reign, and stir within us a spirit of true worship. May our devotion bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
By Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans
Translated by J. M. Neale
All glory, laud, and honor
to you, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
You are the King of Israel
and David's royal Son,
now in the Lord's name coming,
the King and Blessed One.The company of angels
is praising you on high;
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply.
The people of the Hebrews
with palms before you went;
our praise and prayer and anthems
before you we present.To you before your passion
they sang their hymns of praise;
to you, now high exalted,
our melody we raise.
As you received their praises,
accept the prayers we bring,
for you delight in goodness,
O good and gracious King!
Key Principles from this Hymn
Jesus fulfills the prophecy as the Son of David, the promised Messiah, and the King of Israel.
Angels, humanity, and all the world join in giving glory to Christ.
He accepts our praises, prayers, and devotion as an offering of love.
Questions for Discussion and Personal Reflection
How does recognizing Jesus as King influence your daily life and decisions?
What does it mean to give Jesus “glory, laud, and honor” in a practical way?
The hymn speaks of angels and all creation praising Christ. How does this expand your understanding of worship?
How can you cultivate a heart that joyfully offers praise to Jesus, not just in church but throughout your day?
The crowds praised Jesus before his Passion, yet many later turned against him. What does this teach us about the nature of true faith and devotion?
In what ways can you ensure that your worship is sincere and not just an outward display?
How can we encourage others to join in giving honor and praise to Christ?
Related Bible Verses to Reflect Upon
Zechariah 9:9 – Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew 21:9 – And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!’
Psalm 118:26 – Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord.
Revelation 5:13 – And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!’
Philippians 2:9-11 – Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Action Steps
Begin and end each day by acknowledging Christ’s Kingship in prayer and worship.
Seek to align your actions, words, and thoughts with Christ’s rule in your life.
Whether through conversation, song, or sharing Scripture, encourage those around you to lift their hearts to Christ.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord Jesus, our King and Redeemer, we give you all glory, laud, and honor. You alone are worthy of our highest praise. Thank you for coming to us in humility, for enduring the cross for our salvation, and for reigning in victory. We offer you our hearts, our voices, and our lives as an offering of worship. May we never withhold our devotion, but instead, proclaim your name boldly. Rule in our hearts and guide us in your ways. In your holy name, Amen.
Prayer Prompts
Use the following prayer prompts to encourage you to pray beyond your usual prayer requests. These prompts are included here to help get your own creative juices flowing and not to be regarded as strict and legalistic requirements. Use them or do not use them according to your need. May the Lord bless you as you go deeper with him in the holy communion of prayer.
Petition – prayers for yourself
· My personal mission field
Ø Help me to identify those people who make up my personal mission field.
Ø Enable me to begin sharing the gospel with those who do not yet know you.
Ø Empower me to disciple those who are young in their faith.
Ø Allow me to encourage those who are struggling in their faith.
Ø Please give me perseverance in all areas of ministry.
· Today’s events and interactions with others, planned and unplanned
· Other needs
Intercession – prayers for others
· My family
· For missionaries throughout the world
· For those seeking to faithfully minister to loved ones at home
· For those who share the gospel in the inner city
· For those who bear witness to Christ in places of power
· Other needs
Quotation from Church History
“Christ is not valued at all unless he is valued above all.” (St. Augustine)
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