The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#40

40. The God of Abraham praise

1 The God of Abr'ham praise;
All praised be His name
Who was and is and is to be
And still the same!
The one eternal God,
Ere aught that now appears;
The First, the Last: beyond all tho't
His timeless years!

2 The God of Abr'ham 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, Abr'ham's God and mine!--
I join the heav'nly lays--
And might and majesty are Thine
And endless praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The God of Abr'ham praise
• Title: The God of Abraham praise
• Author: Thomas Olivers (c. 1770, cento)
• Meter: 6.6.8.4.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Exodus 3:6
• Topic: Adoration: Worship and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: YIGDAL
• Meter: 6.6.8.4.D.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Hebrew melody, 17th century