Text: | The God of Abraham Praise |
Author: | Thomas Olivers |
Tune: | LEONI |
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 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
For evermore.
4 The goodly land I see,
With peace and plenty blest;
A land of sacred liberty
And endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
And oil and wine abound;
And trees of life forever grow,
With mercy crowned.
5 Before the great Three-One
They all exulting stand,
And tell the wonders he hath done
Through all their land:
The listening spheres attend,
An swell the growing fame;
And sing, in songs which never end,
The wondrous name.
6 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.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The God of Abraham praise |
Title: | The God of Abraham Praise |
Author: | Thomas Olivers |
Meter: | 6 6 8 4 D |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Topic: | Adoration and Praise |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | LEONI |
Meter: | 6 6 8 4 D |
Key: | g minor |
Source: | Hebrew Melody |