SDAH 11 The God of Abraham Praise

Biblical Reference
(a) Dan 7:9; 1 John 4:8; Ex 3:14, 15 (b) Ps 16:11, 144:2 (c) Rev 4:8, 5:12

Author
Thomas Olivers (1725-1799)

Year Published
c. 1770

Hymn Tune
LEONI

Metrical Number
6.6.8.4.D.

Composer
Meyer Lyon (1751-1797)

Arranger
Arranged from a Jewish Melody by Meyer Lyon

Year Composed
1770

Theme
ADORATION & PRAISE

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 power;
And Him my only portion make,
My shield and tower.

3
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.