The God of Abraham Praise

The God of Abraham Praise
Thomas Olivers, 1790, based on Jewish Doxology.
Public Domain.

The God of Abr'ham praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
And God of love.
Jehovah, great I AM,
By earth and heav'n confessed;
I bow and bless the sacred name,
Forever blest.

The God of Abr'ham praise,
At Whose supreme commmand
From earth I rise,
And seek the joys of His right hand,
I shall on earth forsake,
Its wisdom, fame and pow'r;
And Him my only portion make,
My shield and tow'r.

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.

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;
All might and majesty are Thine,
And endless praise.

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