Definition and Origin:
The term "doxology" is derived from the Greek words "doxa," meaning "glory," and "logia," meaning "saying" or "utterance." A doxology is a short hymn of praise to God, often used in Christian worship services. It is a liturgical expression of glory and honor to the Triune God, acknowledging His majesty, power, and eternal nature.

Biblical Examples:
Doxologies are found throughout the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. They often conclude prayers, psalms, or epistles, serving as a fitting response to the revelation of God's character and works.

1. Old Testament:
· In the Psalms, doxologies frequently appear as expressions of praise. For example, Psalm 41:13 states, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen."
· The structure of the Psalter itself is divided into five books, each concluding with a doxology, underscoring the importance of praise in the life of Israel.

2. New Testament:
· The Apostle Paul often includes doxologies in his epistles. In Romans 11:36 , he writes, "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen."
· Another example is found in Ephesians 3:20-21 : "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

Liturgical Use:
Doxologies have been incorporated into Christian liturgy and hymnody throughout church history. The "Gloria Patri," also known as the "Lesser Doxology," is a traditional hymn of praise used in many Christian denominations: "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

The "Greater Doxology," or "Gloria in Excelsis Deo," is another ancient hymn of praise, often used in the context of the Eucharist or Communion service.

Theological Significance:
Doxologies serve as a reminder of the centrality of worship in the Christian faith. They encapsulate key theological truths about God's nature—His sovereignty, holiness, and eternal glory. By reciting or singing doxologies, believers affirm their faith in the Triune God and their commitment to glorify Him in all aspects of life.

Practical Application:
Incorporating doxologies into personal and corporate worship encourages a posture of reverence and adoration. They provide a framework for believers to express gratitude and acknowledge God's supreme authority. Whether in private devotion or communal gatherings, doxologies help orient the hearts and minds of Christians toward the ultimate purpose of glorifying God.(n.) In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir or the congregation.DOXOLOGY

dok-sol'-o-ji (doxologia, "a praising," "giving glory"): A hymn or liturgical formula expressive of praise to God, as the Gloria in Excelsis (an expansion of Luke 2:14), sometimes called the Greater Doxology, and the Gloria Patri ("Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, world without end, Amen") also known as the Lesser Doxology.

The clause, "as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be," was probably added to the original simple formula to emphasize the church's dissent from the Arian conception of Christ.

The term is applied in particular to the concluding paragraph of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:13 margin, "For thine is the kingdom," etc.; compare 1 Chronicles 29:11, and see LORD'S PRAYER).

To the same general class belong Psalm 41:13; Psalm 72:18; 89:52:00; Romans 16:27 Ephesians 2:20 1 Timothy 1:17; Jude 1:25 Revelation 5:13; 19:1-3, and the modern stanza beginning "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow."

M. O. Evans

The Common Doxology.
... The Common Doxology. 115. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise
Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/little folded hands/the common doxology.htm

Doxology.
... DOXOLOGIES. 1006. " Doxology. 1006. HM Doxology. Glory to God on high!
Forever bless his name; Let earth, and seas, and sky ...
//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/1006 doxology.htm

Doxology.
... DOXOLOGIES. 1007. " Doxology. 1007. 7s. M. Doxology. Praise to God! immortal
praise From the heavens, the earth, the seas! All ...
//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/1007 doxology.htm

Doxology.
... DOXOLOGIES. 1008. " Doxology. 1008. LM Doxology. Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow! Praise him, all creatures here below! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/1008 doxology.htm

The Doxology
... SERMON X. THE DOXOLOGY. Psalm viii.1 and sqq. O ... us. The Doxology, at the
end of the Lord's Prayer, will tell us, if we consider it. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon x the doxology.htm

Old Hundred. LM Doxology.
... 6 Old Hundred. LM Doxology. Doxology. Praise God, from whom all blessings
flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him ...
/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/6 old hundred l m doxology.htm

Doxology 1 to God the Father, God the Son,
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID DOXOLOGY 1 To God the Father, God the Son,. THE CHRISTIAN DOXOLOGY.
LM. To God the Father, God the Son,. And God the Spirit, Three in One,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/doxology 1 to god the.htm

LM Watts. Doxology.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 63. LM Watts. Doxology. 1 From all that dwell below the
skies Let the Creator's praise arise! Let the Redeemer's ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/63 l m watts doxology.htm

Doxology 2 Let God the Father, and the Son,
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID DOXOLOGY 2 Let God the Father, and the Son,. CM. Let
God the Father, and the Son,. And Spirit, be adored,. Where ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/doxology 2 let god the.htm

Doxology 3 the God of Mercy be Adored,
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID DOXOLOGY 3 The God of mercy be adored,. CM. The God of mercy
be adored,. Who calls our souls from death; Who saves by his redeeming word,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/doxology 3 the god of.htm

Doxology
... chanted by the choir or the congregation. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
DOXOLOGY. dok-sol'-o-ji (doxologia, "a praising," "giving ...
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Romans (8 Occurrences)
... conclusion containing personal explanations and salutations, which contain the names
of twenty-four Christians at Rome, a benediction, and a doxology (Romans 15 ...
/r/romans.htm - 44k

Consist (7 Occurrences)
... it is uninjured, fails to give the Epistle complete, all the chapters as we have
them, and in the present order (with one exception, that of the final doxology...
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Dowry (5 Occurrences)

/d/dowry.htm - 11k

Lord's (548 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:9-13). The closing doxology of the prayer is omitted by Luke
(11:2-4), also in the RV of Matthew 6:13. This prayer contains ...
/l/lord's.htm - 88k

Dozing (1 Occurrence)

/d/dozing.htm - 6k

Psalms (44 Occurrences)
... Psalter. The Psalter is divided, after the analogy of the Pentateuch, into
five books, each closing with a doxology or benediction: ...
/p/psalms.htm - 54k

Amen (74 Occurrences)
... That "Amen" was appended to the doxology in the early church is evident both from
Paul and Rev, and here again it took the form of a response by the hearers. ...
/a/amen.htm - 32k

Prayer (406 Occurrences)
... The doxology of Matthew and our rituals is not found in the leading manuscripts
and is generally regarded as an ancient liturgical addition. ...
/p/prayer.htm - 80k

Subapostolic
... "Heaven" and "debt" are found instead of "heavens" and "debts." The Doxology is
added (with "kingdom" omitted)-its earliest recorded use in this connection. ...
/s/subapostolic.htm - 38k

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