ancient words
michael w smith

intro G D Am C D Em D G C D G
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 gods 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 eer we roam , ancient words will guide us home

chorus :
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

interlude : Em D G C D G C G

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 gods own heart , o let the ancient words im – – part

( chorus )