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Author: Denis Wortman; Carl P. Daw Jr Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #853 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: God of the prophets, bless the prophets' heirs! Lyrics: 1 God of the prophets, bless the prophets' heirs!
Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast:
each age for your own solemn task prepares;
make each one stronger, nobler than the last.
2 Anoint us prophets! Teach us your intent:
to human need, our quickened hearts awake;
fill us with power, our lips make eloquent
for righteousness that shall all evil break.
3 Anoint us priests! Help us to intercede
with all your royal priesthood born of grace;
through us your church presents in word and deed
a living sacrifice with thanks and praise.
4 Anoint us kings! Help us do justice, Lord!
Anoint us with the Spirit of your Son:
ours not a monarch's crown or tyrant's sword;
ours by the love of Christ a kingdom won.
5 Make us disciples, heralds of your cross;
forth may we go to tell all realms your grace:
by you inspired, may we count all but loss,
and stand at last with joy before your face.
Topics: Biblical Names and Places Elijah; Biblical Names and Places Elisha; Discipleship; Occasional Services Dedication of Holy Living; Occasional Services Ordination/Installation; Hymns That Are Prayer Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON
God of the Prophets