Voices Together ‎#226

226. Sleepers, Wake

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Text Information

• First Line: “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us
• Title: Sleepers, Wake
• Author: Philipp Nicolai
• Translator (stanza 1): Carl P. Daw Jr.
• Translator (stanzas 2, 3): Catherine Winkworth (1858, alt.)
• Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:1-10
  ;
  Isaiah 62:1-4
  ;
  Matthew 25:1-13
  ;
  Luke 12:35-40
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:9
  ;
  Revelation 5:6-14
• Topic: Gathering; Heritage: 16th-Century; Jesus Christ: Second Coming of; Jesus Christ: Teachings of; Praise; Reign of Christ
• Source: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” Appendix to Freuden-Spiegel des ewigen Lebens, 1599
• Copyright: stanza 1 trans. © 1982 Hope Publishing Co.

Tune Information

• Name: WACHET AUF
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai
• Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8
• Key: C Major
• Source: Appendix to Freuden-Spiegel des ewigen Lebens, 1599