The God of Abraham Praise facts for kids

The God of Abraham Praise is a well-known Christian song, also called a hymn. It is based on a much older Jewish hymn called Yigdal. A hymn is a type of song that praises God.

The Story Behind The God of Abraham Praise

This Christian version of the hymn was created by a man named Thomas Olivers. He was a Christian preacher and writer.

How Thomas Olivers Was Inspired

In 1770, Thomas Olivers visited a very important Jewish place of worship called the Great Synagogue of London. A synagogue is like a church for Jewish people. He was deeply moved by the Jewish hymn Yigdal that he heard there.

When Was the Hymn First Published?

After his visit, Thomas Olivers decided to translate and adapt the Jewish hymn into a Christian version. He wanted to share its powerful message with Christian communities. The new hymn, The God of Abraham Praise, was first published in 1772. It quickly became popular and is still sung today.