Psalms for All Seasons ‎#113B

113B. Bless the LORD, O Saints and Servants

Text Information

• First Line: Bless the LORD, O saints and servants
• Title: Bless the LORD, O Saints and Servants
• Author: Michael Morgan
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 113
• Topic: Church Year: Ascension of the Lord; Church Year: Easter; Daily Prayer: Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer: Midday Prayer; Elements of Worship: Call to Worship; Elements of Worship: Gathering; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; God: Trust in; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Glory; God's: Love; God's: Majesty; God's: Name; Humility; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ: Mind of; Life Stages: Family; Life Stages: Generations; Mercy; New Creation; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church: Family of God; Poverty; Servants of God; Social Justice; Sorrow; The Annunciation; The Needy; Year A, B, C, Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, Mary 31; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 18-24
• Copyright: © 2011 Michael Morgan, admin. Faith Alive Christian Resources
• ONE LICENSE: 89423
• Notes: Alternate tune: NETTLETON

Tune Information

• Name: AUSTRIAN HYMN
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: The tune associations for “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” have long been a source of controversy. For some the association with AUSTRIAN HYMN is sacrosanct. For others, for whom that tune is too closely tied to German nationalism, particularly with the Third Reich, the singing of AUSTRIAN HYMN in worship is understandably problematic. Depending on context, congregations may choose this setting or the setting at 87E, set to the tune JEFFERSON, or may choose from any number of 8.7.8.7 D tunes.