Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #608 (2000) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heav'n with alleluias rang,
when creation was begun,
when God spake 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 Heav'n and earth must pass away,
songs of praise shall crown that day:
God will make new heav'ns and earth;
songs of praise shall hail their birth.
4 And shall we alone be dumb
till that glorious kingdom come?
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 Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, unto thee we raise;
Jesu, glory unto thee,
ever with the Spirit be. Topics: Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; The Communion of Saints; The Journey of Life; Year A Christ the King; Years A, B, and C Christmas Day Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10 Languages: English Tune Title: NORTHAMPTON
Songs of praise the angels sang