
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #222 (1993) Meter: 7.7.7.7 First Line: Songs of praise the angesl sang Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heav'n 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 Heav'n and earth must pass away;
Songs of praise shall crown that day.
God will make new heav'ns and earth;
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
4 And shall man alone be still?
Has he neither breath nor skill?
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 Whispered with their final breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death.
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their pow'rs employ. Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service Languages: English Tune Title: INNOCENTS
Songs of Praise the Angels Sang