The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#238

238. Stand up and bless the Lord

1 Stand up and bless the Lord,
you people of His choice;
stand up and praise the Lord your God
with heart and soul and voice.

2 Though high above all praise,
above all blessing high,
who would not fear His holy name,
give thanks and glorify?

3 O for the living flame
from His own altar brought,
to touch our lips, our minds inspire,
and wing to heaven our thought!

4 God is our strength and song,
and His salvation ours;
then be His love in Christ proclaimed
with all our ransomed powers.

5 Stand up and bless the Lord,
the Lord your God adore;
stand up and praise His glorious name
both now and evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Stand up and bless the Lord
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: The Temple: The People of God; The Temple: Praise

Tune Information

• Name: CARLISLE
• Composer: Charles Lockhart, 1745-1815
• Meter: SM
• Key: E♭ Major