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Text:Ancient of Days
Author:William C. Doane
Tune:ANCIENT OF DAYS
Composer:J. Albert Jeffrey

56. Ancient of Days

1 Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory, To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray; Thy love has blessed the wide world’s wondrous story With light and life since Eden’s dawning day.

2 O Holy Father, who hast led Thy children In all the ages as with fire and cloud, Thro' seas dry-shod, thro' weary wastes bewild'ring, To Thee, in rev'rent love our hearts are bowed.

3 O holy God, with heart and voice adoring, Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days; Pray we that Thou wilt hear us, still imploring Thy love and favor, kept to us always.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory
Title: Ancient of Days
Author: William C. Doane (1886)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Scripture:
Topic: God; Praise; Worship
Tune Information
Name: ANCIENT OF DAYS
Composer: J. Albert Jeffrey (1886)
Key: D♭ Major



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