Author: Daniel ben Judah, ca. 1400; Newton Mann, 1836-1926; Max Landsberg, 1845-1928 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #24 (2007) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Romans 4:20 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 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.
Topics: Adoration and Praise; Ecumenism / Interfaith; God the Father Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham Praise