African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#24

24. Stand Up and Bless the Lord

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.

2 Though high above all praise,
Above all blessing high,
Who would not fear His holy name,
And laud and magnify?

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 bless His glorious name,
Henceforth forevermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Stand up and bless the Lord
• Title: Stand Up and Bless the Lord
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Nehemiah 9:5
  ;
  Psalm 59:16
• Topic: Worship and Praise: Adoration; Adoration; Peace
• Notes: Alternate tune: ST. THOMAS

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MICHAEL
• Adapter: William Crotch, 1775-1847
• Meter: SM
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1551