Author: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #642 (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Grace and Providence; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; The Pilgrim Community; Year A Easter 2; Year A Proper 17; Year A Proper 8; Year A Trinity Sunday; Year B Christ the King; Year B Lent 2; Year B Proper 1; Year B Second Sunday Before Advent; Year C Epiphany 4; Year C Proper 8; Years A, B, and C Ascension Day Lyrics: 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;
we bow and bless the sacred name,
for ever blest.
2 The God of Abraham praise,
at whose supreme command
from earth we rise, and seek the joys
at his right hand:
we all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and pow'r;
and him our only portion make,
our shield and tow'r.
3 The God of Abraham praise,
whose all-sufficient grace
shall guide us all our happy days,
in all our ways:
he is our faithful friend;
he is our gracious God;
and he will save us to the end,
through Jesus' blood.
4 He by himself has sworn -
we on his oath depend -
we shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heav'n ascend:
we shall behold his face,
we shall his pow'r adore,
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.
5 The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high;
'Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost!'
they ever cry:
Hail, Abraham's God and ours!
We join the heav'nly throng,
and celebrate with all our pow'rs
in endless song.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham praise