The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#237

237. Songs of praise the angels sang

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 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 human voice 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 Borne upon their final breath,
songs of praise shall conquer death;
then, amidst eternal joy,
songs of praise their powers employ.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: The Temple: Praise

Tune Information

• Name: NORTHAMPTON
• Composer: Charles John King, 1859-1934
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major