[Intro]
G D Am C D Em D G C D G

[Verse]
        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

[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

[Verse]
        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 

[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