Verse 1
The ark comes up the dusty road
The horns ring loud and clear
King David dances with the crowd
Jerusalem draws near
They bear the ark upon their shoulders
They bring it through the gate
The people lift a song of praise
The Lord is good and great!
Verse 2
They set the ark within the tent
And David blesses all
The bread is shared from hand to hand
With gifts for great and small
They take their gladness to their homes
The streets are filled with song
Give thanks to God, proclaim His name
His love is sure and strong!
Chorus
Make His praise glorious!
Make His praise shine!
Tell of His mighty works
His mercy for all time
Lift up the name of Jesus
Let every voice be heard
Make His praise glorious!
Tell the world His worth!
Refrain
From the streets of Jerusalem
Throughout all Israel
To the very ends of all the earth
Make His praise shine!
Verse 3
The years roll on; through crowded streets
The Son of David goes
He brings good news to weary hearts
His healing mercy flows
The blind can see, the lame can walk
The outcast finds a home
Through town and field His call rings out
God’s kingdom now has come!
Verse 4
Outside the walls they nail Him high
He gives His life in love
His friends lay Jesus in the tomb
They seal it with a stone
At dawn the women find it open
They hear that He is raised
The risen Lord stands with His friends
Their sorrow turns to praise!
Short chorus
Make His praise glorious!
Make His praise shine!
Jesus Christ is risen!
His life is now our life!
Verse 5
Before He rises to the Father
He tells His friends to stay
The Holy Spirit will come down
And send them on their way
They wait together, joined in prayer
A mighty sound fills the room
Like rushing wind, it fills the house
The promised Spirit comes!
Verse 6
Like fire, the tongues rest on each one
Their voices fill the air
The crowd can hear in many tongues
The mighty works declared
Then thousands turn and are baptised
They share their bread and prayer
A man once lame leaps up in praise
God’s healing meets him there!
Chorus
Make His praise glorious!
Make His praise shine!
Tell of His mighty works
His mercy for all time
Lift up the name of Jesus
Let every voice be heard
Make His praise glorious!
Tell the world His worth!
Refrain
From the streets of Jerusalem
Throughout all Israel
To the very ends of all the earth
Make His praise shine!
Verse 7
When threats arise, they leave their homes
They take the word abroad
In Samaria, Philip speaks
Of Jesus Christ the Lord
The captives find their freedom there
The lame rise to their feet
And joy fills all that listening town
His praise runs through the streets!
Verse 8
Now send us out, anoint us, Lord
Your Spirit makes us strong
With healing hands and words of hope
We carry praise along
A city shining on a hill
Your people bear Your light
Let others see our works of love
And praise our Father’s might!
Final chorus
Make His praise glorious!
Make His praise shine!
Tell of His mighty works
His mercy for all time
Lift up the name of Jesus
Let every voice be heard
Make His praise glorious!
Tell the world His worth!
Final refrain
From the streets of Jerusalem
Throughout all Israel
To the very ends of all the earth
Make His praise shine!
Ending
Jesus Christ is risen!
Make His praise shine!
Go and tell the nations!
Make His praise shine!
