1 SAMUEL

1 Samuel A barren woman wept and prayed before the Lord Hannah poured her soul out with a vow upon her tongue “Give me a son and I will give him back to You” God remembered her, and Samuel’s life begun In the house of God, a young boy heard His name “Samuel, Samuel,” whispered in the night Three times he ran to Eli, till the old priest understood “Speak Lord, Your servant listens” — the prophet’s path was lit Rise up, rise up, the Lord has called your name From the silence of the temple, a prophet’s voice became Through the words of God spoken, through the darkness and the flame A new day is breaking over Israel again Tall and handsome Saul stood head and shoulders high Anointed king by Samuel beneath the pouring oil But fear and pride consumed the heart that once seemed true The Spirit left him slowly as rebellion grew A shepherd boy stepped forward with a sling and five smooth stones “ Who is this uncircumcised Philistine?” his young voice rang One stone flew with holy fire, the giant hit the ground And all of Israel saw the Lord’s hand was still around Rise up, rise up, the Lord has called your name From the silence of the temple, a prophet’s voice became Through the words of God spoken, through the darkness and the flame A new day is breaking over Israel again Rise up, rise up, the Lord has called your name From the silence of the temple, a prophet’s voice became Through the words of God spoken, through the darkness and the flame A new day is breaking over Israel again