Christian Worship ‎#486

486. Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

1 "Wake, awake, for night is flying,"
the watchmen on the heights are crying;
"awake, Jerusalem, arise!"
Midnight hears the welcome voices,
and at the thrilling cry rejoices:
"Oh, where are all you virgins wise?
The Bridegroom comes, awake!
Your lamps with gladness take! Alleluia!
With bridal care yourselves prepare
to meet the Bridegroom, who is near."

2 Zion hears the watchmen singing,
and all her heart with joy is springing;
she wakes, she rises from her gloom.
For her Lord comes down all-glorious,
the strong in grace, in truth victorious;
her star is ris'n, her light is come.
Now come, O Blessed One,
Christ Jesus, God's own Son. Hail! Hosanna!
We enter all the marriage hall
to eat the Supper at your call.

3 Now let all the heav'ns adore you,
let saints and angels sing before you
with harp and cymbal's clearest tone.
Of one pearl each shining portal,
where, dwelling with the choir immortal,
we gather round your radiant throne.
No vision ever brought,
no ear has ever caught such great glory;
therefore will we in victory
sing hymns of praise eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: "Wake, awake, for night is flying"
• Title: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
• Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 898 D 664 448
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:1-13
  ;
  Isaiah 62:5-12
  ;
  Isaiah 52:1
  ;
  Isaiah 52:8-10
  ;
  Revelation 19:6-9
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Second Coming
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WACHET AUF
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Meter: 898 D 664 448
• Key: C Major
• Source: Setting: Württembergisches Neues Chroalbuch, 1956
• Copyright: Setting © 1956 Barenreiter-Verlag