Dictionary entry

Doxology

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dox‐ol″o‐gy (?), n.; pl.Doxologies (#). [LL. doxologia, Gr. �, fr. � praising, giving glory; � opinion, estimation, glory, praise (from � to think, imagine) + � to speak: cf. F. doxologie. See Dogma, and Legend.] 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.

David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and doxologies. South.