The Little Minstrel ‎#121

121. Songs of Praise

1 Songs of praise awoke the morn,
When the Prince of Peace was born;
Songs of praise arose when he
Captive led captivity.
Praise the Lord for evermore,
Sound his praise from shore to shore,
Sound his praise for ever, evermore.

2 Heaven and earth must pass away.
Songs of praise shall crown the day;
God will make new heaven and earth,
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
Praise the Lord for evermore,
Sound his praise from shore to shore,
Sound his praise for ever, evermore.

3 And will man alone be dumb
Till that glorious kingdom come?
No; the church delights to raise
Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise.
Praise the Lord for evermore,
Sound his praise from shore to shore,
Sound his praise for ever, evermore.

4 Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
Praise the Lord for evermore,
Sound his praise from shore to shore,
Sound his praise for ever, evermore.

5 Borne upon the latest breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.
Praise the Lord for evermore,
Sound his praise from shore to shore,
Sound his praise for ever, evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise awoke the morn
• Title: Songs of Praise
• Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord for evermore
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867

Tune Information

• Name: [Songs of praise awoke the morn]
• Key: C Major