Verse 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.

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

O for the living flame From His own altar brought, To touch our lips, our mind inspire, And wing to heaven our though.

Verse 4

There, with begin regard. Our hymns He deigns to hear; Though unrevealed to mortal sense, Our spirits feel Him near.

Verse 5

God is our strength and song, And His salvation ours; Then be His love in Christ proclaimed With all our ransomed powers.

Verse 6

Stand up, and bless the Lord, The Lord your God adore; stand up, and bless His glorious name Henceforth for evermore.

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