449. Stand up and bless the Lord

1 Stand up and bless the Lord,
you people of his choice;
stand up and bless the Lord your God
with heart, and soul, and voice.

2 Though high above all praise,
above all blessing high,
who would not fear his holy name,
and praise and magnify?

3 O for the living flame
from his own altar brought,
to touch our lips, our minds inspire,
and wing to heaven our thought!

4 God is our strength and song,
and his salvation ours;
then be his love in Christ proclaimed
with all our ransomed powers.

5 Stand up and bless the Lord,
the Lord your God adore;
stand up and bless his glorious name
henceforth for evermore.

Text Information
First Line: Stand up and bless the Lord
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
Meter: 66.86
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Invocation; People of God; Proclamation: Witness (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: CARLISLE
Composer: Charles Lockhart, 1745-1815
Meter: 66.86
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: A lower setting will be found at No. 234



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