The Hymnal 1982 ‎#426

426. Songs of praise the angels sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heaven with hallelujahs 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 Christians fail to sing
till on earth Christ come as King?
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 latest 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: 1985
• Topic: Praise to God

Tune Information

• Name: NORTHAMPTON
• Composer: Charles John King, 1859-1934
• Meter: 77. 77
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: By permission of Hymns Ancient & Modern Limited