Author: Daniel ben Judah; Max Landsberg; Moses Maimonides, 12th century; Newton Mann Hymnal: NCH1995 #24 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Lyrics: Hebrew:
Yigdal elohim chai v'yishtabach,
nimtza v'ein eit el m'tziuto
Echad v'ein yachid k'yichudo,
nelam v'gai ein sof l'achduto.
1 The God of Abraham praise,
all praises to God's name,
who was and is and is to be,
fore'er the same!
The one eternal God,
before what now appears;
the First, the Last:
beyond all thought
through timeless years!
2 God's spirit freely flows,
high surging where it will;
God spoke of old in prophet's word;
that word speaks still.
Established is God's law,
and changeless it shall stand
deep written on the human heart,
in every land.
3 God has eternal life
implanted in the soul;
God's love shall be
our strength and stay,
while ages roll.
All praise the living God!
Extol that hallowed name,
who was, and is, and ever shall
be still the same!
4 The God of Sarah praise,
all praises to God's name,
who was and is and is to be,
fore'er the same!
The one eternal God,
before what now appears;
the First, the Last: beyond all thought
through timeless years!
Topics: Adoration and Praise God; Biblical Names; God Law of; Processional Hymns; Year A Lent 2; Year A Proper 5; Year B Epiphany 8; Year B Lent 2 Scripture: Exodus 3:14 Languages: Hebrew, English Tune Title: LEONI
Yigdal Elohim Chai (The God of Abraham Praise)