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Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Appears in 6 hymnals Hymnal Title: Gather Comprehensive First Line: Praise the God who changes places Lyrics: 1 Praise the God who changes places, Leaves the lofty seat, Welcomes us with warm embraces, Stoops to wash our feet. Refrain: Stand up, friends! Hold your heads high! Freedom is our song! Alleluia! 2 Praise the Rabbi, speaking, doing All that God intends, Dying, rising, faith renewing, Calling us his friends. (Refrain) 3 Praise the Breath of Love, whose freedom Spreads our waking wings, Lifting ev'ry blight and burden Till the spirit sings: (Refrain) 4 Praise, until we join the singing Far beyond our sight, With the Ending and Beginning Dancing in the light. (Refrain) Stand up, friends! ... Scripture: John 13:3-5 Used With Tune: [Praise the God who changes places]

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[Praise the God who changes places]

Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: David Haas, b. 1957 Hymnal Title: Gather Comprehensive Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 51135 65343 21551 Used With Text: Stand Up, Friends

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Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: William P. Rowan, 1951- Hymnal Title: Together in Song Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 15123 42753 2342 Used With Text: Friends be strong!

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Stand Up, Friends!

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #565 (2011) Hymnal Title: Gather (3rd ed.) First Line: Praise the God who changes places Refrain First Line: Stand up friends! Topics: Most Holy Trinity; Eternal Life; Freedom; Friendship; Incarnation; Images of God; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Song; Trinity Scripture: John 13:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise the God who changes places]

Stand Up, Friends

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #478 (1994) Hymnal Title: Gather Comprehensive First Line: Praise the God who changes places Lyrics: 1 Praise the God who changes places, Leaves the lofty seat, Welcomes us with warm embraces, Stoops to wash our feet. Refrain: Stand up, friends! Hold your heads high! Freedom is our song! Alleluia! 2 Praise the Rabbi, speaking, doing All that God intends, Dying, rising, faith renewing, Calling us his friends. (Refrain) 3 Praise the Breath of Love, whose freedom Spreads our waking wings, Lifting ev'ry blight and burden Till the spirit sings: (Refrain) 4 Praise, until we join the singing Far beyond our sight, With the Ending and Beginning Dancing in the light. (Refrain) Stand up, friends! ... Scripture: John 13:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise the God who changes places]

Stand Up, Friends

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition #487 (2004) Hymnal Title: Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition First Line: Praise the God who changes places Refrain First Line: Stand up, friends! Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise the God who changes places]

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Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal Title: Gather Comprehensive Author of "Stand Up, Friends" in Gather Comprehensive Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship. Bert Polman

David Haas

b. 1957 Person Name: David Haas, b. 1957 Hymnal Title: Gather Comprehensive Composer of "[Praise the God who changes places]" in Gather Comprehensive