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| Text: | The God of Abraham praise |
| Adapter: | Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 |
| Author: | David ben Judah, 14th Century |
| Tune: | LEONI (Yigdal) |
| Arranger: | Meyer Leoni, d. 1797 |
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 (2 more...) |
| Source: | Revised Version of "The Yigdal" |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | LEONI (Yigdal) |
| Arranger: | Meyer Leoni, d. 1797 |
| Key: | f minor |
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