Text: | Songs of praise the angels sang |
Author: | J. Montgomery (1771-1854) |
Tune: | NORTHAMPTON |
Composer: | C. J. King (1859-1934) |
1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heaven with alleluias rang
when creation was begun;
when God spoke, and it was done.
2 Songs of praise announced the dawn
when the Prince of peace was born;
songs of praise arose when He
captive led captivity.
3 Heaven and earth must pass away —
songs of praise shall crown that day!
God will make new heavens and earth —
songs of praise shall hail their birth!
4 And must we alone be dumb
till that glorious kingdom come?
No! the church delights to raise
psalms and hymns and songs of praise.
5 Saints below, with heart and voice
still in songs of praise rejoice;
learning here by faith and love,
songs of praise to sing above.
6 Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, these to you we raise;
Saviour, Jesus, risen Lord,
with the Spirit be adored.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Songs of praise the angels sang |
Author: | J. Montgomery (1771-1854) |
Meter: | 7 7 7 7 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1987 |
Topic: | God's Church: Praise and Adoration; Doxologies; The Creation(4 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | NORTHAMPTON |
Composer: | C. J. King (1859-1934) |
Meter: | 7 7 7 7 |
Key: | G Major |
Notes: | Alternative tune: CULBACH (258) |