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Hymnal Number
56Resource Type:
Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
In Isaiah 6, when one of the seraphim touched Isaiah's mouth with a hot coal from the altar, it was a symbol of Isaiah's being cleansed from his sin, and thus also from his sense of inadequacy. As a result, Isaiah declared, without reservation, "Here I am! Send me." Thus also, because of the gift of Christ, we can offer ourselves and offer our praise enthusiastically, lifting our hearts and voices.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Stand up and bless the Lord, all 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
Oh, for the living flame from his own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heav'n 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 pow'rs.
Verse 5
Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless his glorious name henceforth and evermore.
Stand up and bless the Lord, all 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
Oh, for the living flame from his own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heav'n 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 pow'rs.
Verse 5
Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless his glorious name henceforth and evermore.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: James Montgomery, 1824, alt.
Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; adapt. William Crotch, 1836; harm. W. H. Havergal, 1847, alt.
Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; adapt. William Crotch, 1836; harm. W. H. Havergal, 1847, alt.