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207. Ancient of days, Who sittest throned in glory

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 hadst led Thy children
In all the ages, with the Fire and Cloud,
Through seas dry-shod, through weary wastes bewild'ring;
To Thee, in reverent 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 rude wills of men’s wild behavior,
And calming passion’s fierce and stormy gales.

4 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Lifegiver,
Thine is the quickening power 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.

Text Information
First Line: Ancient of days, Who sittest throned in glory
Author: W. C. Doane
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: Trinity
Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune: ALBANY
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