Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#6

6. 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,
Forever 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 hath sworn,
I on His oath depend,
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
To heaven ascend;
I shall behold His face,
I shall His power adore,
And sing the wonders of His grace
Forevermore.

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 heavenly 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: David ben Judah, 14th Century
• Adapter: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Ancient Hymns; Choir; God the Father: His Attributes; Historical; Worship
• Source: Revised Version of "The Yigdal"

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI (Yigdal)
• Arranger: Meyer Leoni, d. 1797
• Key: f minor