Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: RitualSong #622 (1996) Hymnal Title: RitualSong First Line: Praise the God who changes places Refrain First Line: Stand up, friends! Lyrics: 1 Praise the God who changes places,
Leaves the lofty seat,
Welcomes us with warm embraces,
Stoops to wash our feet.
Refrain:
Stand up, friends!
Hold your heads high!
Freedom is our song! Alleluia!
Freedom is our song! Alleluia!
2 Praise the Rabbi, speaking, doing
All that God intends,
Dying, rising, faith renewing,
Calling us his friends. [Refrain]
3 Praise the Breath of Love, whose freedom
Spreads our waking wings,
Lifting ev'ry blight and burden
Till the spirit sings; [Refrain]
4 Praise, until we join the singing
Far beyond our sight,
With the Ending and Beginning
Dancing in the light. [Refrain] Topics: Freedom; Friendship; Gathering; Going Forth; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Song; Trinity Scripture: John 13:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise the God who changes places]
Stand Up, Friends