The song ahs been recorded by a number of artists, including Michael W Smith - and is sometimes, incorrectly, attributed to him. Some have presented it as a Celtic tune.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by DeShazo. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of F, the first few notes are CD F F_ GA A_ with accompanying chords C - F - C/F - F.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by DeShazo. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of F, the first few notes are CD F F_ GA A_ with accompanying chords C - F - C/F - F.
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Examples
Professional recording, Celtic-style:
Lead singer and contemporary band:
Soloist with piano:
Choir with chamber orchestra / band:
Michael W Smith recording:
Instrumental, piano and violin:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world,
2 Words of life, words of hope, give us strength, help us cope
Chorus:
Ancient words, ever true,
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.
3 Holy words of our faith handed down to this age.
Repeat verse 1, then chorus
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