SDA Hymnal 11
The God of Abraham Praise
Words: Thomas OliversMusic: Hebrew MelodyTune: 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 blest.
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.
3The 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.
- Words
- Thomas Olivers
- Music
- Hebrew Melody
- Tune
- Leoni
- Meter
- 6.6.8.4.D
- Scripture
- Genesis 17:1; Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 57:15
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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) · 76% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABABCDED
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