Common Praise (1998) ‎#350

350. Stand Up and Bless the Lord

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

2 Though high above all praise,
above all blessing high,
who would not fear God's holy name,
and laud and magnify!

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

4 God is our strength and song,
who makes salvation ours;
then be God's 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 the glorious name
henceforth for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Stand up and bless the Lord
• Title: Stand Up and Bless the Lord
• Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Nehemiah 9:5-25
  ;
  Psalm 118
  ;
  Psalm 134
  ;
  Isaiah 6:1-8
  ;
  Isaiah 12:2-6
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-20
  ;
  Colossians 1:1-14
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
• Topic: Adoration; Gathering of the Community; Praise of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1731-1776)
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major