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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 662 · Words: James Montgomery · Tune: ST. MICHAEL
Stand Up and Bless the Lord
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A call-to-worship hymn by Scottish poet James Montgomery, first published in 1824, drawing on Nehemiah 9:5. It invites congregations to rise and offer heartfelt praise to God.
Verse 1
Stand up and
bless the Lord,
ye people of his choice;
stand up and bless
the Lord your God
with heart and soul and voice.
Verse 2
Though high
above all praise,
above all blessing high,
who would not fear
his holy name,
and laud and magnify?
Verse 3
O for the living flame
from his own altar brought,
to touch our lips,
our minds inspire,
and wing to
heaven our thought!
Verse 4
God is our
strength and song,
and his salvation ours;
then be his love
in Christ proclaimed
with all our ransomed powers.
Verse 5
Stand up and
bless the Lord;
the Lord your God adore;
stand up and bless
his glorious name,
henceforth forevermore.
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