234. 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 heav'n 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 goodly land I see, with peace and plenty blest,
a land of sacred liberty and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow, with mercy crowned.

5 There dwells the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness,
triumphant o'er the world and sin, the Prince of Peace.
On Zion's sacred height his kingdom he maintains,
and glorious with his saints in light forever reigns.

6 The whole triumphant host gives 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.

Text Information
First Line: The God of Abraham praise
Title: The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Daniel ben Judah (1404)
Translator: Thomas Olivers (1770)
Meter: 6.6.8.4.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Church: As Covenant People; Consecration and Obedience; God (9 more...)
Source: Based on a Jewish text of Daniel ben Judah
Tune Information
Name: LEONI
Arranger: Meyer Lyon (1770)
Meter: 6.6.8.4.D.
Key: A♭ Major
Source: Jewish melody



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