Ancient of Days

by Michael W. Smith

Theology & Meaning

A majestic declaration drawing on Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days to proclaim God's eternal sovereignty and unchanging nature. Each verse unpacks a divine attribute — eternity, power, wisdom — that grounds the congregation's praise in something infinitely stable.

Worship Leadership Tips

Powerful for services on God's sovereignty, majesty, or eternity. Works especially well when the congregation needs to be reminded of the bigness of God amid circumstantial uncertainty. All four verses create a cumulative effect.

Arrangement Tips

Needs strong piano or keyboard as the harmonic foundation. Full choir ideally. The song builds through each verse and chorus — do not start at full volume. Save the final chorus for maximum impact with full band and choir unison.

Scripture References

Daniel 7:9-10
Revelation 1:8
Isaiah 57:15

Themes

Sovereignty Eternity God's nature Praise Almighty

Tags

Contemporary Worship Sovereignty Eternity Majesty Ancient Of Days Michael W Smith Psalm Style