Church Hymnal 8
The God of Abraham Praise
Words: Thomas OliversMusic: Meyer LyonTune: Leoni6.6.8.4.D
1The 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 blessed.
2The 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.
3He by Himself has sworn;
I on His oath depend,
I shall, on eagle wings upborne,
To heaven ascend.
I shall behold His face;
I shall His power adore,
And sing the wonders of His grace
Forevermore.
- Words
- Thomas Olivers
- Music
- Meyer Lyon
- Tune
- Leoni
- Meter
- 6.6.8.4.D
- Scripture
- Genesis 17:1; Exodus 3:14
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The verse
- Meter
- 7.7.8.4.6.6.8.4 · the hymnal prints 6.6.8.4.D
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 77% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABABCDED
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