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A HYMN TO THE GOD OF ABRAHAM by THOMAS OLIVERS

First Line: THE GOD OF ABRAHAM PRAISE
Last Line: THROUGH JESUS' BLOOD!
Subject(s): JEWS; JUDAISM;

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!

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.

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!



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