Ancient of Days
One of the 94 hymns we sing together at Cornerstone Reformed Baptist Church on the Gold Coast. Browse the full hymnbook.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Though the nations rage
Kingdoms rise and fall
There is still one King
Reigning over all
So I will not fear for this truth remains:
That my God is the Ancient of Days
Chorus
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Verse 2
Though the dread of night
Overwhelms my soul
He is here with me
I am not alone
O His love is sure and He knows my name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Chorus
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Verse 3
Though I may not see
What the future brings
I will watch and wait
For the Saviour King
Then my joy complete standing face to face
In the presence of the Ancient of Days
Chorus
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Ending:
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Behind the Hymn
"Ancient of Days" is a contemporary hymn written by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Michael Farren, and Jesse Reeves, part of the modern Reformed worship movement that has sought to bring deep theological content back into congregational singing. The title draws from the vision in Daniel 7:9, where the prophet sees God enthroned as the "Ancient of Days" — a majestic figure of eternal authority and wisdom. The hymn celebrates God's sovereignty from before creation through the sweep of redemption history and into eternity. The writers, several of whom are connected to the CityAlight and Integrity Music worship communities, crafted the song to feel both timeless and accessible, pairing weighty biblical imagery with a melody that congregations can readily sing. Its rich declarations about God's unchanging nature and faithfulness have made it a favorite in churches that value theologically substantive worship. The hymn joins a growing catalog of modern compositions that intentionally echo the doctrinal depth and poetic beauty of classic hymnody.