A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. ‎#IX

IX. Awake, Jerusalem, awake

1 Awake, Jerusalem, awake,
No longer in thy sins lie down:
The garment of salvation take,
Thy beauty and thy strength put on.

2 Shake off the dust that blinds thy sight,
And hides the promise from thine eyes,
Arise and struggle into light,
Thy great Deliv'rer calls, Arise!

3 Shake off the bands of sad despair,
Sion assert thy liberty,
Look up, thy broken heart prepare,
And God shall set the captive free.

4 Vessels of mercy, sons of grace,
Be purg'd from ev'ry sinful stain,
Be like your Lord, his word embrace,
Nor bear his hallow'd name in vain.

5 The Lord shall in your front appear,
And lead the pompous triumph on;
His glory shall bring up the rear,
And perfect what his grace begun.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, Jerusalem, awake
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816

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