“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.”
Here’s our 16-bell arrangement of The God of Abraham Praise. The hymn tune (LEONI) is an adaptation of the Jewish hymn Yigdal, with lyrics loosely translated by Christian evangelist Thomas Olivers in 1770. The opening verse is based on Exodus 3:6, “I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham.”
More information about this arrangement
The God of Abraham Praise is available in two versions – C5-B6 and G4 – F#6 – so you can choose which range of bells works best for your ensemble. The arrangement contains no bell changes, and needs no bell-sharing. We demonstrate it as a 4-in-hand piece, but it’s suitable for up to 8 ringers to play, holding just two bells each. If your handbell ensemble is playing from music stands, or observing social distancing, this would work!
If you’d like to play this arrangement, the sheet music is available to purchase, download and print from Choraegus.
More about Choraegus handbell music
Purchasing this arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to eight copies for your handbell group. – so don’t pay for more copies than you need! Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details. Please be sure to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.
Please note that our sheet music is designed to be downloaded as PDFs. You’ll be responsible for printing your own music, and you won’t receive anything in the mail.
If you haven’t purchased music online from Choraegus before, you might like to look at our step-by-step guide, designed to help you navigate the purchase and download process in a (we hope!) stress-free way.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about our music, please start by reading our Frequently-Asked Questions. Just about every question we’ve ever been asked is there, along with answers! However, if you don’t find the answer you need, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
