609. Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

1 "Wake, awake, for night is flying,"
The watchmen on the heights are crying;
"Awake, Jerusalem, arise!"
Midnight hears the welcome voices
And at the thrilling cry rejoices:
"Oh, where are ye, ye virgins wise?
The Bridegroom comes, awake!
Your lamps with gladness take!
Hallelujah!
With bridal care Yourselves prepare
To meet the Bridegroom, who is near."

2 Zion hears the watchmen singing
And all her heart with joy is springing,
She wakes, she rises from her gloom;
For her Lord comes down all-glorious,
The strong in grace, in truth victorious;
Her Star is ris'n, her Light is come.
"Now come, Thou Blessed One,
Lord Jesus, God's own Son,
Hail! Hosanna!
The joyful call We answer all
And follow to the nuptial hall."

3 Now let all the heav'ns adore Thee,
Let men and angels sing before Thee
With harp and cymbals' clearest tone.
Of one pearl each shining portal,
Where, joining with the choir immortal,
We gather round Thy radiant throne.
No vision ever brought,
No ear hath ever caught,
Such great glory;
Therefore will we Eternally
Sing hymns of praise and joy to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: "Wake, awake, for night is flying"
Title: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
German Title: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
Author: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture:
Topic: The Last Things: Judgment
Tune Information
Name: WACHET AUF
Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8.
Key: C Major



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