Doxology (noun)

1. A hymn of praise to God, typically used in Christian worship services.
2. A short hymn or formula of praise to God, usually used as an expression of thanksgiving.

Origin:

From the greek words 'doxa' meaning 'glory' and 'logos' meaning 'word', the term was first used in the 1650s to describe a hymn or formula of praise to god.

Examples:

1. The choir sang the doxology at the end of the service.
2. He recited the doxology after his meal to give thanks to God.
3. The church concluded its service with the traditional doxology.
4. The doxology is a powerful expression of praise to the Lord.
5. The congregation joined in singing the doxology.