The God of Abraham Praise
Words by Thomas Olivers, (c. 1770), 1725–1799·Tune: LEONI
Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15
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English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Kafu Abraham Ma'u Me si ɖu fia le dzi Tso blema yi mavɔ Lɔlɔ̃ Mawue Yehowa "GAE NENYE" Dzi kpl'anyi ɖe gbeƒã Medze klo subɔ eƒe ŋkɔ Woayrae tegbee.
English
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.
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
Kafu Abraham Ma'u 'Mesi 'ƒe ŋuse me Medi 'ƒe dzidzɔwo l'afii L'Ƒe dusi me Me gbe xexeame nu'o 'Ƒe nunya kple ŋuse Ke eya nye tɔnye vavã Ny'a-kpoxɔnue.
English
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.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Dziɖulawo katã Da 'kpenɛ le dziƒo Ɖea gbeƒa Fofo, Vi, Gbɔgbɔ Wodoa ɣli ɖaa! Oo! Abraham Mawu! Eya hãe nye tɔnye Tɔwòe nye ŋusẽ, gãnyenye Kafui tegbee.
English
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.
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