The Hymnal ‎#481

481. God of the prophets! Bless the prophets' sons

1 God of the prophets! Bless the prophets' sons;
Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast;
Each age its solemn task may claim but once;
Make each one nobler, stronger than the last.

2 Anoint them prophets! Make their ears attent
To Thy divinest speech; their hearts awake
To human need; their lips make eloquent
To gird the right and every evil break.

3 Anoint them priests! Strong intercessors they
For pardon, and for charity and peace!
O that with them might pass the world, astray,
Into the dear Christ's life of sacrifice!

4 Make them apostles! Heralds of Thy cross,
Forth may they go to tell all realms Thy grace;
Inspired of Thee, may they count all but loss,
And stand at last with joy before Thy face.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of the prophets! Bless the prophets' sons
• Author: Rev. Dennis Wortman (1884)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Installations: Pastor; Installations; Ministry, The; Ordination Services

Tune Information

• Name: TOULON
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Derived from Old 124th, "Genevan Psalter," 1551