Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#24

24. The God of Abraham Praise

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 pow'r;
And Him my only portion make,
My shield and tow'r.

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.

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 heav'nly 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: Daniel ben Judah, ca. 1400
• Translator: Newton Mann, 1836-1926
• Translator: Max Landsberg, 1845-1928
• Meter: 6.6.8.4 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Romans 4:20
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Ecumenism / Interfaith; God the Father
• Source: Revised version of the Yigdal

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Adapter: Meyer Lyon, 1751-1797
• Meter: 6.6.8.4 D
• Key: e minor
• Source: Traditional Hebrew Melody