Hymns for the Living Church ‎#36

36. The God of Abraham Praise

1 The God of Abraham praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
And God of love.
Jehovah, great I AM,
By earth and heav'n confessed;
I bow and bless the sacred name,
Forever blest.

2 He by Himself hath sworn,
I on His oath depend;
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
To heav'n ascend;
I shall behold His face,
I shall His pow'r adore,
And sing the wonders of His grace
Forevermore.

3 The God who reigns on high
The great archangels sing,
And "Holy, holy, holy" cry,
"Almighty King!"
Who was and is the same,
And evermore shall be:
Jehovah, Father great I AM,
We worship Thee.

4 The whole triumphant host
Give thanks to God on high;
"Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!"
They ever cry.
Hail, Abraham's God and mine!
I join the heav'nly lays;
All might and majesty are Thine,
And endless praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The God of Abraham praise
• Title: The God of Abraham Praise
• Author: Thomas Olivers (1770)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Exodus 3:6-14
  ;
  Malachi 3:6
  ;
  Hebrews 6:13
• Topic: Adoration; God the Father: Attributes; God the Father: Eternity; God the Father: Sovereignty
• Source: Jewish Doxology (based on)

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Arranger: Meyer Lyon (1770)
• Key: e minor
• Source: Synagogue melody