Hymns to the Living God ‎#7

7. The God of Abraham Praise

1 The God of Abr'ham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
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.

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.

3 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 pow'r adore,
and sing the wonders of His grace
forevermore.

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 gross of living joys--
with all the fruits of paradise
He still supplies.

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.

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 heavenly lays;
all might and majesty are Thine,
and endless praise.

Text Information

• First Line: The God of Abr'ham praise
• Title: The God of Abraham Praise
• Author: Moses Maimonides, 12th cent.
• Versifier: Daniel ben Judah (1404)
• Paraphraser: Thomas Olivers (c. 1770, alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.8.4.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Revelation and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Adapter: Meyer Lyon (c. 1770)
• Meter: 6.6.8.4.D
• Key: G Major
• Source: Hebrew melody, 17th cent.