Verse 1: E B E Holy words long preserved A B For our walk in this world C#m B E They resound with God's own heart A B E O let the ancient words impart E B E Words of life, words of hope A B Give us strength, help us cope C#m B E In this world where�re we roam A B E Ancient words will guide us home Chorus: E B/D# Ancient words ever true A E A Changing me and changing you B C#m B E We have come with open hearts A B E 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 G, but for group participation purposes we have dropped it to E.)