Ron Kenoly - Ancient of Days Lyrics
Lyrics
Blessing and honor,
glory and power,
be unto the Ancient of Days.
From every nation,
all of creation,
bow before the Ancient of Days.
Every tongue in heaven and earth,
shall declare Your glory,
every knee shall bow at Your throne,
in worship.
You will be exalted O God,
and Your Kingdom shall not pass away.
Video
Ancient of Days (Live) - Ron Kenoly
Meaning & Inspiration
Ron Kenoly's "Ancient of Days," featured on the 1999 compilation *World's Best Praise & Worship, Vol. 1*, is a powerful anthem that directly taps into the profound declarations of divine sovereignty and eternal reign found throughout Scripture. The song’s genesis is clearly rooted in a deep reverence for God’s unchanging nature and His ultimate authority over all creation. Its central message is an exultation of the one who is eternally old, a title that immediately evokes Daniel chapter 7, where the "Ancient of Days" is depicted sitting on His throne, dispensing judgment and establishing an everlasting kingdom. This is not merely a pleasant melody, but a theological statement set to music, urging listeners to align their perspectives with God's eternal truth. The song meticulously builds upon the concept that every aspect of existence, from every nation and all of creation, will ultimately acknowledge and celebrate Him. This resonates with passages like Revelation 7:9, which describes a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and the Lamb, proclaiming salvation. The lyrical progression to "Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory" echoes Philippians 2:10-11, which speaks of a future where every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, bringing glory to God the Father. The steadfast assertion that "Your Kingdom shall not pass away" directly aligns with prophecies of God's enduring dominion, such as in Daniel 2:44, where God sets up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Kenoly's rendition of this timeless theme serves as a bold reminder of God's ultimate victory and the certainty of His everlasting reign, inviting believers to join in that worship now, anticipating the full realization of His glorious kingdom.