The Hymnal ‎#11

11. Songs of praise the angels sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heaven with alleluias rang
When Creation was begun,
When God spoke and it was done.
Songs of praise awoke the morn
When the Prince of Peace was born;
Songs of praise arose when He
Captive led captivity,
Songs of praise arose when He
Captive led captivity.

2 Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ,
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: James Montgomery (1819)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. D.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Adoration; Worship: Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1840)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. D.
• Key: G Major