The New English Hymnal ‎#451

451. Songs of praise the angels sing

1 SONGS of praise the angels sang,
Heaven with alleluyas rang,
When creation was begun,
When God spake and it was done.

2 Songs of praise awoke the morn
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 will man 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, unto thee we raise;
Jesu, glory unto thee,
Ever with the Spirit be. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sing
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 77 77
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: NORTHAMPTON
• Composer: C. J. King, 1859-1934
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: A♭ Major