[Intro]
G D Am C D Em D G C D G
[Estrofe]
        G    D     G           G     C            D 
Holy words long preserved, For our walk in this world 
        Em         D         G       G        C         D      G   C G 
They resound with God’s own heart, O let the ancient words im--part 
        G       D        G             C                 D 
Words of life, Words of hope, Give us strength, Help us cope  
        Em           D        G       G    C           D         G 
In this world where e’er we roam, Ancient words will guide us   home
[Refrão]
        G           D             Am               C 
Ancient words ever true, Changing me and changing you 
D       Em         D    G         G       C        D        G  C G 
We have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words im--part
[Medio]
Em D G C D G C G
[Estrofe]
        G   D      G        G     C           D 
Holy words of our faith, Handed down to this age 
        Em          D     G       G       C        D        G    C G 
Came to us through sacrifice, O heed the faithful words of Christ 
        G    D     G           G     C           D 
Holy words long preserved, For our walk in this world 
        Em         D          G       G        C        D        G 
They resound with God’s own heart, O let the ancient words im--part 
[Refrão]
        G           D             Am               C 
Ancient words ever true, Changing me and changing you 
D       Em         D    G         G       C        D        G  C G 
We have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words im--part