Lyrics
Verse 1
Blessing and honor,
glory and power,
be unto the Ancient of Days.
From every nation,
all of creation,
bow before the Ancient of Days.
Chorus
Every tongue in heaven and earth,
shall declare Your glory,
every knee shall bow at Your throne,
in worship.
Bridge
You will be exalted O God,
and Your Kingdom shall not pass away.
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Ancient of Days” by Ron Kenoly is a short worship song drawn from the Bible’s own language. The opening lines give “blessing and honor, glory and power” to the Ancient of Days, a title for God taken from Daniel’s vision. The next lines call every nation and all creation to bow before Him.
The middle section looks ahead to the day when every tongue in heaven and earth declares His glory and every knee bows at His throne. The ending is a declaration: “You will be exalted, O God, and Your kingdom shall not pass away.” The wording is brief, and the repetition lets a large congregation join in easily.
The lines are close to Daniel 7:9 and 7:14, Revelation 5:13 and Philippians 2:10-11, on the Ancient of Days, honor and power given to the One on the throne and every knee bowing. The song has no story, only praise, and it points the singer to the greatness and endless rule of God.
Related Scripture
- Daniel 7:9 The Ancient of Days took His seat
- Revelation 5:13 Blessing and honor and glory and power
- Philippians 2:10-11 Every knee shall bow