The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#345

345. Strike Up, O Harp and Psaltery!

1 Strike up, O harp and psaltery!
O Word of might, two-edged sword,
Arise and smite the nations,
That they may know and fear the Lord!
O gospel voice from heaven,
Awake the hearts of men,
That unto them be given
To turn to God again.
All ye who dwell in Zion,
Hark to your Shepherd Lord,
Who leads you to green pastures,
And feeds you with His living Word!

2 Adorn thyself to meet Him,
O Shulamite, O bride of Christ!
Go gladly forth to greet Him,
When of His coming now apprised!
He for thy sin was given,
And thou art sanctified.
Behold, the Son of heaven
Hath claimed thee for His bride!
Give Him thy heart forever,
Whose love shall never cease;
Let no affliction sever
The bonds of unity and peace!

3 O Lord, Thy Zion, thronging
Thy holy temple, e'er shall raise,
With hearts and tongues in rapture,
To Thee their solemn prayer and praise!
O let Thy Word in clearness
A day-star o'er us shine,
That we may feel Thy nearness,
And bring forth fruit divine.
Like sands from out the ocean,
So let Thy people be,
To voice our heart's devotion,
And praise Thee through eternity.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Strike up, O harp and psaltery!
• Title: Strike Up, O Harp and Psaltery!
• Author: Johan Olof Wallin (1816)
• Meter: 7 8, 7 8, 7 6, 7 6, 7 6, 7 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Psalm 57:8
  ;
  Song of Solomon 6:13
  ;
  Revelation 21:2
• Topic: Worship: Opening of Service; Reformation; Word of God; Word of God: Sword; Zion, the Church

Tune Information

• Name: UPP, PSALTARE OCH HARPA!
• Composer: Johan Kugelmann (about 1540.)
• Meter: 7 8, 7 8, 7 6, 7 6, 7 6, 7 8.
• Key: G Major