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God of the Prophets (Toulon)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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God of the Prophets (Toulon) by Crys Armbrust — Lyrics
God of the prophets, bless the prophets' heirs,
Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast;
each age for thine own solemn task prepares
make each one stronger, nobler, than the last.
Anoint them priests! help them to intercede
with all thy royal priesthood born of grace;
through them thy Church presents in word and deed
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About God of the Prophets (Toulon)
This unison hymn in English speaks of anointing and sending forth clergy and laity for service. The text petitions God to bless those who follow in the footsteps of biblical prophets like Elijah and Elisha, granting them strength and nobility. It asks for spiritual anointing, enabling them to intercede and present Christ's sacrifice through word and deed. The hymn also calls for them to be apostles, spreading the Gospel to all nations, counting earthly things as loss for the ultimate reward of standing before God. Crys Armbrust's setting offers a straightforward and accessible musical expression of these profound theological themes.
