Common Praise ‎#574

574. Songs of praise the angels sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heaven with alleluias 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 shall 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, unto thee we raise,
Jesu, glory unto thee,
with the Spirit, ever be.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 3:13
  ;
  Colossians 3:16
  ;
  Ephesians 4:8
  ;
  Genesis 1:3
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Job 38:4-7
  ;
  Luke 2:13-14
• Topic: Proper 7: Year B; Proper 15: Year B; St. Michael and All Angels

Tune Information

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