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O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Alexander Mackay, 1838-1923 Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #528 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7 First Line: O God, our help in ages past (Kisāmunito ka ke pā) Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Funeral; Praise of God; Psalm 95; Remembrance Day; Trust Languages: Cree; English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
See, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #409 (1897) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Topics: The Church The Sacraments - Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
See, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #162 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5 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
for ever 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 power,
and him my only portion make,
my shield and tower.
3 He by himself has sworn,
I on his oath depend:
I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
I shall behold his face,
I shall his power adore
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.
4 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
for ever reigns.
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 mine!–
I join the heavenly praise–
all might and majesty are thine,
through endless days. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; Adoration Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham praise
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #162 (2008) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5 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
for ever 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 power,
and him my only portion make,
my shield and tower.
3 He by himself has sworn,
I on his oath depend:
I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
I shall behold his face,
I shall his power adore
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.
4 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
for ever reigns.
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 mine!–
I join the heavenly praise–
all might and majesty are thine,
through endless days. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; Adoration Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham praise
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers, 1724-1799 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #331 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love.
Almighty, 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 God's right hand.
I all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and power,
and Lord my only portion make,
my shield and tower.
3 Though nature’s strength decay,
and earth and hell withstand,
to Canaan’s bounds I urge my way
at God's command;
the watery deep I pass
with Jesus in my view;
and through the howling wilderness
my way pursue.
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
God's kingdom still maintains,
and glorious with the saints in light
forever reigns.
6 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 heavenly lays;
all might and majesty are thine,
and endless praise. Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Desert / Wilderness; Freedom / Liberation; God Name of; God Image of (in humans); God Creator and Ruler; Jesus Christ Prince of Peace; Land; Praise; Trinity; Zion Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham praise
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799); Daniel ben Judah Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #347 (1998) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7 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 great I AM has sworn;
I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God's face;
I shall God's power adore,
and sing the wonders of God's grace
forevermore.
3 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.
4 Triumphant hosts on high give thanks
eternally
and "Holy, holy, holy” cry,
"great Trinity!"
Hail Abraham’s God and ours!
One mighty hymn we raise:
all power and majesty be yours
and endless praise! Topics: Abraham and Sarah; Exodus; Gathering of the Community; Moses; Praise of God; Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham Praise
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751; John Logan, 1748-1788 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #475 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:2 Topics: Our Journey With God; Covenant, Commitment and Dedication Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Together in Song #116 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:1-18 Lyrics: 1 Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
and speak some boundless thing,
the mighty works or mightier name,
of our eternal king.
2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness,
and sound his power abroad;
sing the sweet promise of his grace
and our fulfilling God.
3 His very word of grace is strong
as that which built the skies;
the voice that rolls the stars along
speaks all the promises.
4 He said, "Let wide the heaven be spread,'
and heaven was stretched abroad;
'Abram, I'll be your God,' he said
and he was Abram's God.
5 O might I hear your heavenly tongue
but whisper, 'You are mine';
those gentle words should raise my song
to notes almost divine.
6 How would my leaping heart rejoice,
and think my heaven secure!
I trust the all-creating voice,
and faith desires no more. Topics: Confession of Faith; Confidence; Covenant; Creation; Faith; Faithfulness of God; Grace; Patriarchs; Proclamation: Witness; Providence; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: ST MAGNUS
Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
Hymn 113
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #I.113 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: How large the promise, how divine Lyrics:
How large the promise, how divine,
To Abram and his seed!
"I'll be a God to thee and thine,
Supplying all their need."
The words of his extensive love
From age to age endure;
The Angel of the cov'nant proves,
And seals the blessing sure.
Jesus the ancient faith confirms,
To our great fathers giv'n;
He takes young children to his arms,
And calls them heirs of heav'n.
Our God, how faithful are his ways!
His love endures the same;
Nor from the promise of his grace
Blots out the children's name.
Languages: English
Hymn 113
At the Dedication of Children
Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CCCXV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: How large the promise! how divine Lyrics: 1 How large the promise! how divine,
To Abrah'm and his seed!
I'll be a God to thee and thine,
Supplying all their need.
2 The words of his extensive love
From age to age endure;
The angel of the cov'nant proves,
And seals, the blessing sure.
3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms,
To our great Fathers giv'n;
He takes young children to his arms,
And calls them heirs of heav'n.
4 Our God, how faithful are his ways!
His love endures the same;
Nor from the promise of his grace
Blots out the childrens' name. Topics: Miscellaneous Hymns for Sundry Occasions Languages: English
At the Dedication of Children
How large the Promise! how Divine
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CXIII (1766) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 How large the Promise! how Divine,
To Abr'am and his Seed!
I'll be a God to Thee and Thine,
Supplying all their Need.
2 The Words of his extensive Love
From Age to Age endure;
The Angel of the Cov'nant proves,
And seals the Blessing sure.
3 Jesus the ancient Faith confirms,
To our great Fathers giv'n;
He takes young Children to his Arms,
And calls them Heirs of Heav'n.
4 Our God, how faithful are his Ways!
His Love endures the same;
Nor from the Promise of his Grace
Blots out the Children's Name.
Topics: Abraham's Blessing of the Gentiles; Children in the Covenant of Grace; Parents and Children Languages: English
How large the Promise! how Divine
How large the promise, how divine
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #476 (1838) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Topics: Baptism Languages: English
How large the promise, how divine
How large the promise, how divine
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #527 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics:
How large the promise, how divine,
To Abram and his seed!
"I'll be a God to thee and thine,
Supplying all their need."
The words of his extensive love
From age to age endure;
The Angel of the cov'nant proves,
And seals the blessing sure.
Jesus the ancient faith confirms,
To our great fathers giv'n;
He takes young children to his arms,
And calls them heirs of heav'n.
Our God, how faithful are his ways!
His love endures the same;
Nor from the promise of his grace
Blots out the children's name.
Topics: Judgment day; Sinner and saint's portion; God the judge; Hypocrites and hypocrisy; Sins of tongue; Formal worship; Obedience better than sacrifice; Professions false; Saints rewarded at last Languages: English
How large the promise, how divine
The Covenant
Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #1038 (1875) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: How large the promise, how divine Topics: Abrahamic Covenant; Baptism; Children; Church Ordinances of; Ordinances; Sacraments
The Covenant
How large the promise! how divine!
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #1053 (1868) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Topics: The Church Ordinances; Abrahamic Covenant; Baptism; Children
How large the promise! how divine!
How large the promise! how divine!
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary #1053 (1868) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Topics: The Church Ordinances; Abrahamic Covenant; Baptism; Children
How large the promise! how divine!
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Daniel ben Judah Dayyan; Newton Mann; William Channing Gannett Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #34 (1991) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 17:1 First Line: The God of Abr'ham praise Lyrics: 1. The God of Abraham praise,
All praised be His name.
Who was, and is, and is to be,
For aye the same!
The one eternal God,
Ere aught that now appears;
The First, the Last: beyond all tho't
His timeless years!
2. His Spirit floweth free,
High surging where it will:
In prophet's word he spoke of old,
He speaketh still.
Established is His law,
And changeless it shall stand,
Deep writ upon the human heart,
On sea or land.
3. He hath eternal life
Implanted in the soul
His love shall be our strength and stay
While ages roll.
Praise to the living God!
All praised be His name,
Who was, and is, and is to be.
For aye the same! Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham Praise
Hymn 121
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #I.121 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics:
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they
Shall be a seed for me."
Abram believed the promised grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was sealed with blood.
Thus Lydia sanctified her house,
When she received the word;
Thus the believing jailer gave
His household to the Lord.
Thus later saints, eternal King!
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Languages: English
Hymn 121
Children devoted to God
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.CXXI (1793) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
"I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they
"Shall be a seed for me."
2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace,
And gave his son to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house,
When she receiv'd the word:
Thus the believing jailer gave
His household to the Lord.
4 Thus later saints, eternal King!
Thine ancient truths embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim thy grace. Languages: English
Children devoted to God
Children devoted to God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #H.XXIII (1785) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
"I'll bless thy numerous race — and they
"Shall be a seed for me."
2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house,
When she receiv'd the word;
Thus the believing jailor gave
This houshold to the Lord.
4 Thus later saints, eternal king,
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Languages: English
Children devoted to God
Thus saith the Mercy of the Lord
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CXXI (1766) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Mercy of the Lord,
I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy num'rous Race, and they
Shall be a Seed for me.
2 Abr'am believ'd the promis'd Grace,
And gave his Sons to God;
But Water seals the Blessing now,
That once was seal'd with Blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her House,
When she receiv'd the Word;
Thus the believing Goaler gave
His Household to the Lord.
4 Thus later Saints, eternal King,
Thine ancient Truth embrace;
To thee their Infant Offspring bring,
And humbly claim the Grace. Topics: Baptism and Circumcision; Children Devoted to God Languages: English
Thus saith the Mercy of the Lord
Children devoted to God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #XXIII (1786) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
"I'll bless thy numerous race — and they
"Shall be a seed for me."
2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house,
When she receiv'd the word;
Thus the believing jailor gave
This houshold to the Lord.
4 Thus later saints, eternal king,
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Languages: English
Children devoted to God
Children devoted to God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #XXIII (1786) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
"I'll bless thy numerous race — and they
"Shall be a seed for me."
2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house,
When she receiv'd the word;
Thus the believing jailor gave
This houshold to the Lord.
4 Thus later saints, eternal king,
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Languages: English
Children devoted to God
Children devoted to God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #XXIII (1787) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
"I'll bless thy numerous race — and they
"Shall be a seed for me."
2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house,
When she receiv'd the word;
Thus the believing jailor gave
This houshold to the Lord.
4 Thus later saints, eternal king,
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Languages: English
Children devoted to God
Children devoted to God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #XXIII (1790) Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
"I'll bless thy numerous race — and they
"Shall be a seed for me."
2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house,
When she receiv'd the word;
Thus the believing jailor gave
This houshold to the Lord.
4 Thus later saints, eternal king,
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Languages: English
Children devoted to God
Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #190 (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord:
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy numerous race, and they
shall be a seed to me."
2 Abram believed the promised grace
and gave his child to God,
but water seals the blessing now
that once was sealed with blood.
3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms,
to our forefathers giv'n;
he takes young children to his arms,
and calls them heirs of heav'n.
4 Our God, how faithful are his ways!
His love endures the same;
nor from the promise of his grace
blots out his children's name.
5 Thus to the parents and their seed
shall thy salvation come;
and numerous households meet at last
in one eternal home.
Topics: Adoption; Baptism; Covenant of Grace; Faith Confession of; God Faithfulness of; Heaven anticipation of Languages: English Tune Title: I DO BELIEVE
Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord
Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #419 (1976) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Topics: Adoption; Faithfulness, God's Languages: English Tune Title: BELIEF
Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #477 (1838) Scripture: Genesis 17:7-10 Topics: Baptism Languages: English
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #529 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics:
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they
Shall be a seed for me."
Abram believed the promised grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was sealed with blood.
Thus Lydia sanctified her house,
When she received the word;
Thus the believing jailer gave
His household to the Lord.
Thus later saints, eternal King!
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Topics: Christ Our Hope; Wickedness of man; Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience its guilt relieved; Faith in the blood of Christ; Guilt of conscience relieved; Sacrifice; Backsliding soul restored; Blood of Christ cleansing from sin; Christ faith in his blood; Distress relieved; Pardon of original and actual sin; Priesthood of Christ; Repentance and faith in the blood of Christ; Sin original and actual, confessed and pardoned; Spirit his teaching desired Languages: English
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
El-Shaddai
Author: Michael Card Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #42 (1990) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2 First Line: El Shaddai, El Shaddai Topics: God His Power; Christ Messiah; God Immutability of Languages: English Tune Title: EL-SHADDAI
El-Shaddai
I Will Be Your God
Author: Judith A. Fetter Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #40 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: To Abraham and Sarah Topics: Biblical Names and Places Abraham; Biblical Names and Places Sarah; Covenant Faithfulness Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
I Will Be Your God
O God, great Father, Lord and King!
Author: E. Embree Hoss, 1849-1919 Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #192 (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 O God, great Father, Lord and King!
Our children unto thee we bring;
and strong in faith and hope and love,
we dare thy steadfast Word to prove.
2 Thy cov'nant kindness did of old
our fathers and their seed enfold;
that ancient promise standeth sure,
and shall while heav'n and earth endure.
3 Look down upon us while we pray
and visit us in grace today;
these little ones thou didst receive,
thy precious promise we believe.
4 They now the outward sign receive;
wilt thou thy Holy Spirit give,
and keep and help them by thy pow'r
in ev'ry hard and trying hour.
5 Guide thou their feet in holy ways,
shine on them thro' darkest days;
uphold them 'til their life be past
and bring them all to heav'n at last. Topics: Baptism; Covenant of Grace; Faith Confession of; God Fatherhodd of Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
O God, great Father, Lord and King!
O God, Great Father, Lord and King
Author: E. Embree Hoss Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #274 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 O God, great Father, Lord and King,
our children unto you we bring.
We come in faith and hope and love;
we dare your steadfast word to prove.
2 Your covenant blessing did of old
our parents and their seed enfold.
That ancient promise stands secure
and shall while heaven and earth endure.
3 Look down upon us while we pray
and visit us in grace today.
These little ones you did receive;
your precious promise we believe.
4 They now the outward sign receive;
your promised Holy Spirit give.
O keep and help them by your power
in every hard and trying hour.
5 Direct their feet in holy ways
and shine on them through darkest days.
Uphold them till their life is past
and bring them all to heaven at last.
Topics: Family; Baptism; Covenant; Family; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Promises Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
O God, Great Father, Lord and King
O God, Great Father
Author: E. Embree Hoss Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #415 (1976) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: O God, great Father, Lord and King Topics: Fatherhood Of God Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
O God, Great Father
To Abraham and Sarah
Author: Judith Fetter (1937-) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #468 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7 Topics: Christian Life; Abraham and Sarah; Covenant; Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: THORNBURY
To Abraham and Sarah
To Abraham and Sarah
Author: Judy Fetter Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #519 (1994) Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: To Abraham and Sarah the call of God was clear Topics: Covenant/Law; Faith Journey; God's providence; Trust in God Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THEODULPH
To Abraham and Sarah
O God, Great Father, Lord and King
Author: E. Embree Hoss Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #801 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 O God, great Father, Lord and King,
our children unto you we bring.
We come in faith and hope and love;
we dare your steadfast word to prove.
2 Your covenant blessing did of old
our parents and their seed enfold.
That ancient promise stands secure
and shall while heaven and earth endure.
3 Look down upon us while we pray
and visit us in grace today.
These little ones you did receive;
your precious promise we believe.
4 They now the outward sign receive;
your promised Holy Spirit give.
O keep and help them by your power
in every hard and trying hour.
5 Direct their feet in holy ways
and shine on them through darkest days.
Uphold them till their life is past
and bring them all to heaven at last. Topics: Elements of Worship Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
O God, Great Father, Lord and King
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
Author: David A. Hoekema Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #35 (2013) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8 First Line: It rained on the earth forty days, forty nights Topics: Biblical Names and Places Abraham; Biblical Names and Places Isaac; Biblical Names and Places Noah; Biblical Names and Places Rainbow; Biblical Names and Places Sarah; Covenant Faithfulness; Jesus Christ Son of God; Occasional Services Renewal of Baptismal Covenant; Elements of Worship Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: JANNA
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
Author: David A. Hoekema Hymnal: Songs for Life #203 (1995) Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8 First Line: It rained on the earth forty days, forty nights Topics: Living in God's World God's Care for Us Languages: English Tune Title: JANNA
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
O Raise Your Eyes on High
Author: Ralph Wright, OSB, b. 1938 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #366 (1994) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: O raise your eyes on high and see Topics: Christ the King; Lent; Transfiguration of the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG
O Raise Your Eyes on High
My Spirit Glorifies the Lord
Author: Dewey Westra Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #383 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16 First Line: My spirit glorifies the Lord Topics: Time Languages: English Tune Title: PENTECOST
My Spirit Glorifies the Lord
The Lord Be with You
Author: Ron Rienstra Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #535 (2013) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14 Topics: Daily Prayer Morning; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS VOBISCUM
The Lord Be with You
God The Omnipotent
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley Hymnal: Hymns of Faith and Life #17 (1976) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Genesis 17:1 First Line: God the Omnipotent! mighty Avenger Topics: The Worship of God Adoration Languages: English
God The Omnipotent
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness
Author: Mary Louise Bringle Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #38 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 17 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Abraham; Biblical Names and Places Hagar; Biblical Names and Places Miriam; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Biblical Names and Places Pillar of Cloud/Pillar of Fire; Biblical Names and Places Sarah; Change; Covenant Faithfulness; Election; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ I Am; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Savior Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness
El-Shaddai
Author: John Thompson; Michael Card Hymnal: Songs of Fellowship #82 (1995) Scripture: Genesis 17:1 First Line: Through Your love and through the ram Refrain First Line: El-Shaddai, El-Shaddai Languages: English Tune Title: [Through Your love and through the ram]
El-Shaddai
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness
Author: Francis P. Jones; Mary Louise Bringle Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #111 (2022) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7 Topics: Christian Life; Covenant; Creation; Journey; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness
Peoples, Clap Your Hands! (Psalm 47)
Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: Glory to God #261 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22 First Line: Peoples, clap your hands! Shout to God with joy! Topics: Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign; The Life of the Nations Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 47
Peoples, Clap Your Hands! (Psalm 47)
Abraham, Sarah Too
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Scripture Song Database #145 (2008) Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: [Abraham, Sarah Too] Languages: English
Abraham, Sarah Too
God of the Women
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #5 (2000) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Genesis 12-23 First Line: God of the women who answered your call Topics: Covenant/Salvation History; Easter; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Ministry; Ministry; Pentecost; Stewardship; Women Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
God of the Women
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