American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#481

481. Ancient Of Days

1 Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory,
To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray;
Thy love has blessed the wide world’s wondrous story
With light and life since Eden’s dawning day.

2 O Holy Father, who hast led Thy children
In all the ages with the fire and cloud
Through seas dry-shod, through weary wastes bewild'ring;
To Thee, in rev'rent love, our hearts are bowed.

3 O holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Savior,
To Thee we owe the peace that still prevails,
Stilling the wills of rude men’s wild behavior
And calming passion’s fierce and stormy gales.

4 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life-giver,
Thine is the quick'ning pow'r that gives increase;
From Thee have flowed, as from a pleasant river,
Our plenty, wealth, prosperity and peace.

5 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring,
Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days;
Pray we that Thou wilt hear us, still imploring
Thy love and favor, kept to us always.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory
• Title: Ancient Of Days
• Author: William C. Doane (1886)
• Meter: 11 10 11 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Trinity; Processionals and Recessionals: Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: ANCIENT OF DAYS
• Composer: J. Albert Jeffery (1886)
• Meter: 11 10 11 10
• Key: C Major