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 confest ! I bow, and bless the sacred name, For ever 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 God of Abraham praise ! Whose all-sufficient grace Shall guide me all my happy days In all my ways :He calls a worm His friend ! He calls Himself my God ! And He shall save me to the end Through Jesus' blood !
4. He by Himself hath sworn, I on His oath depend ; I shall, on eagles' wings up borne, To heaven ascend : I shall behold His face, I shall His power adore, And sing the wonders of His grace For evermore !
5. The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high: "Hail ! Father, Son, and Holy They ever cry : [Ghost!] Hail ! Abraham's God and mine ! I join the heavenly lays; All might and majesty are Thine, And endless praise!