Author: Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Together in Song #178 (1999) Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain 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:
Friends, be strong!
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 every 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] Topics: Christian Community; Friendship; God's Love to Us; Grace; Heaven; Hymns Specially Suitable for Liturgical Dance; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Liberation; Music; Providence; Renewal; Worship Earthly and Heavenly Scripture: Acts 3:1-19 Languages: English Tune Title: BOE
Friends be strong!