The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#604

604. Awake Ye Saints

1 Awake, ye saints, and raise your eyes,
And raise your voices high;
Away, and praise that sov'reign love,
That shows salvation nigh.

2 On all the wings of time it flies,
Each moment brings it near;
Then welcome each declining day,
Welcome each closing year.

3 Ye wheels of nature, speed your course!
Ye mortal powers, decay!
Fast as ye bring the night of death,
Ye bring eternal day.

4 O Father, here our hearts we raise
To Thee in heav'n above;
And at the year's swift close, we praise
Thy providence, and love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, ye saints, and raise your eyes
• Title: Awake Ye Saints
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 7:12
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Watchnight
• Notes: Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. I Sam. 7:12.

Tune Information

• Name: ABRIDGE
• Composer: Isaac Smith, 1735-1800
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 84