Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#162

162. 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 heaven confessed,
I bow, and bless the sacred name
for ever blest.

2 The God of Abraham praise,
at whose supreme command
from earth I rise, and seek the joys
at his right hand.
I all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and power,
and him my only portion make,
my shield and tower.

3 He by himself has sworn,
I on his oath depend:
I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
I shall behold his face,
I shall his power adore
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.

4 There dwells the Lord our King,
the Lord our Righteousness,
triumphant o'er the world and sin,
the Prince of Peace;
on Zion's sacred height
his kingdom he maintains,
and glorious with his saints in light
for ever reigns.

5 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 heavenly praise–
all might and majesty are thine,
through endless days.

Text Information

• First Line: The God of Abraham praise
• Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) (alt.)
• Meter: 6684 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 13:12
  ;
  Colossians 1:12
  ;
  Daniel 7:9
  ;
  Daniel 7:13
  ;
  Deuteronomy 32:11
  ;
  Exodus 3:14-16
  ;
  Exodus 19:4
  ;
  Genesis 12:1-4
  ;
  Genesis 17:1-5
  ;
  Genesis 22:16
  ;
  Hebrews 6:13
  ;
  Hebrews 6:17
  ;
  Isaiah 2:2-4
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Isaiah 40:31
  ;
  Jeremiah 23:6
  ;
  Jude 1:25
  ;
  Micah 4:1-2
  ;
  Psalm 16:5
  ;
  Psalm 48:2
  ;
  Psalm 63:2
  ;
  Revelation 4:8
  ;
  Revelation 5:11-13
  ;
  Revelation 22:4
  ;
  Romans 9:8
• Topic: The Activity of God: God in human experience; Adoration: Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven
• Source: Based on the Jewish Yigdal

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Arranger: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799)
• Meter: 6684 D
• Key: e minor