Church Book ‎#381

381. The God of Abram praise

1 The God of Abram praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
And God of Love!
Jehovah, great I AM,
By earth and heaven confest;
I bow and bless the sacred Name
For ever blest.

2 The God of Abram 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 The God of Abram praise,
Whose all-sufficient grace
Shall guide me, all my happy days,
In all His ways:
He calls a worm His friend;
He calls Himself my God;
And He shall save me to the end
Through Jesus' Blood.

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: The God of Abram praise
• Author: Thomas Olivers (1772)
• Meter: 6, 8, 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Order of Salvation: Peace and Joy; Lent, Fifth Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #583 or #584 (Another Form)

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Meter: 6, 8, 4.
• Key: g minor
• Notes: Source from index: Ancient Hebrew mel.