Hymns

The God of Abraham Praise

Words: Thomas Olivers · Music: Union Hymnal for Jewish Worship, 1914 · 1770

Verse 1
The God of Abr'ham praise,
who reigns enthroned above;
the Ancient of eternal days
and God of love!
Jehovah, great I AM,
by earth and heav'n confessed,
I bow and bless the sacred name
forever blest.

Verse 2
The God of Abr'ham 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 pow'r,
and him my only Portion make,
my Shield and Tow'r.

Verse 3
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.

Verse 4
He keeps his own secure,
he guards them by his side,
arrays in garments, white and pure,
his spotless bride:
with streams of sacred bliss,
with groves of living joys—
with all the fruits of paradise
he still supplies.

Verse 5
Before the great Three-One
they all exulting stand;
and tell the wonders he hath done,
through all their land:
the list'ning spheres attend,
and swell the growing fame;
and sing, in songs which never end,
the wondrous name.

Verse 6
The whole triumphant host
gives thanks to God on high;
"Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost"
they ever cry.
Hail Abr'ham's God and mine!
I join the heav'nly lays;
all might and majesty are thine,
and endless praise.

Words: Thomas Olivers, 1770 | Music: Hebrew melody, 18th c.; harm. Union Hymnal for Jewish Worship, 1914

Exodus 3; Psalm 73; Isaiah 6; Isaiah 44; Matthew 28; John 10; Philippians 3; Hebrews 6; Revelation 5; Revelation 7; Revelation 19; Revelation 22

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