Our God: The Ancient of Days
In 1886, the city of Albany, New York
was celebrating its bicentennial.
Episcopal bishop William Doanne
wrote the hymn for the occasion,
and Albert Jeffery who was in charge
of music at the recently completed
All Saints Cathedral wrote the music.
That new cathedral was the setting
for the hymn’s introduction, and
Bishop Doane himself conducted
the singing. It was a memorable day
in Albany as it celebrated its own
“ancient days.” But the hymn draws
our attention further back, to the
majesty of the triune God, who
existed before all time began.
Lord, we worship as You Reign:
Daniel had a dream as he lie in bed…
I watched as thrones were put in
place and the Ancient One sat down
to judge. His clothing was as white
as snow, his hair like purest wool.
He sat on a fiery throne & a river of
fire was flowing from His presence…
O Son of Man, You will come with
clouds of heaven. In the presence
of the Ancient of Days, You will be
given dominion and… a kingdom,
so that people of every nation…
will worship U (Dan 7:1, 9-10, 13-14)
Lord Jesus, I Praise You for taking
on human form to accomplish light,
life and liberation. All people will
eventually worship You someday.
Today, I worship You for You are
my health and salvation. I choose
to worship You for I know You keep
Your promises of lovingkindness.
In Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
O Heavenly Father, who has always
cared, provided and protected Your
children in all the ages, to You in
reverent awe our hearts are bowed.
O Lord Jesus, our Saviour and
Prince of Peace; to You we owe
with gratitude for blessed assurance
and the peace that still prevails.
O Holy Spirit, our Comforter
and Enabler, to You we owe the quickening power that gives peace and increase in all that we do. Amen.
Ancient of Days, who sittest
throned in glory,
To Thee all knees are bent,
all voices prayed;
Thy love has blessed the wide
world’s wondrous story
With light and life since
Eden’s dawning day.
O Triune God, with heart
and voice adoring,
Praise we the goodness
that doth crown our days;
Pray we that Thou will
hear us still imploring
Thy love and favour,
kept to us always.
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