The Book of Praise ‎#411

411. Stand up and bless the Lord

1 Stand up and bless the Lord;
God's people now rejoice;
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 God's holy name,
and praise and magnify?

3 Oh 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:
now is salvation ours.
God's love in Christ we now proclaim
with all our ransomed powers.

5 Stand up and bless the Lord;
the Lord your God adore;
stand up and bless God's glorious name
henceforth forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Stand up and bless the Lord
• Title: Stand up and bless the Lord
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 6 6 8 6 SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:1
  ;
  Isaiah 6:6-7
  ;
  Isaiah 12:2
  ;
  Isaiah 57:15
• Topic: Church: Covenant People of God; Fire / Flame; God: Refuge and Strength; God: Love and Grace of; Worship
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Meter: 6 6 8 6 SM
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: Williams' Psalmody 1770
• Copyright: Public Domain