Author: Michael Arnold Perry, 1942-96 Hymnal: Together in Song #53 (1999) Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain First Line: Come, sing praises to the Lord above Lyrics: 1 Come, sing praises to the Lord above,
rock of our salvation, God of love;
with delight into God's presence move,
for the Lord our God is king!
Refrain:
God is king above the mountains high,
the ocean deep, the land and sky;
mighty continents and islands lie
within the hollow of God's hand.
2 Come to worship him and bow the knee,
praise our shepherd with humility;
humble creatures in his hand are we -
sing the praise of God the king! [Refrain]
3 Hear the story of God's people now,
you with stubborn hearts who will not bow;
learn what happened long ago and how
God can show you who is king. [Refrain]
4 Forty years God kept the prize away,
made them wander till they would obey,
exiled all of them until the day
they would honour God as king. [Refrain]
Topics: Aboriginal and Torres Strait; Adoration and Praise; Confirmation Service; Creation; Faithfulness of God; Israel; Joy; Name/s of God; Pilgrimage; Repentance; Sovereignty of God; Worship Gathering Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Languages: English Tune Title: CALYPSO CAROL
God is king above the mountains high