doxology

n.; pl. Doxologies [ LL. doxologia, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; praising, giving glory; &unr_; opinion, estimation, glory, praise (from &unr_; to think, imagine) + &unr_; 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and doxologies. South. [ 1913 Webster ]