Author—John of Damascus, early 8th century English Translation—John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Music—Arranged from J. Michael Haydn, 1737–1806 Tune Name—“Greenland” Meter—76.76 Doubled Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:14 This hymn from the early eighth century is one of the oldest expressions found in most hymnals. Its origin is rooted in the liturgy of the Greek Orthodox Church. It was written by one of the famous monks of