The names, the King, the Ark, and the House of God Name after name, the scrolls still speak From Adam's dust to Judah's seed The crown fell low, the tribes drew near And David rose in holy fear Bring up the ark, lift up the song The Lord remembered His people so long Remember the house, remember the name The promise still stands through sorrow and flame The Levites came with the reverend hands The trumpets cried through all the land David bowed beneath the blade And cried for mercy where he prayed At Ornan's floor, the altar burned The wrath was stayed, the people turned The place of fear, the place of flame Became the ground to bear his name Bring up the ark, lift up the song The Lord remembered his people so long Prepare the house, prepare the throne The work is his, the name alone Solomon, rise Be strong, take heart The house is his The work shall start