Verse 1: Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart O let the ancient words impart Words of life, words of hope Give us strength, help us cope In this world where�re we roam Ancient words will guide us home Chorus: Ancient words ever true Changing me and changing you We have come with open hearts O let the ancient words impart Verse 2: Holy words of our faith Handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice O heed the faithful words of Christ Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart O let the ancient words impart (Chorus) (Michael W. Smith actually sings this in the key of , but for group participation purposes we have dropped it to .)