Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) #38 (1973) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heaven 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 Heaven and earth must pass away:
Songs of praise shall crown that day;
God will make new heavens, new earth;
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
4 And shall man 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 Borne upon their latest breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ. Topics: Approach to God The Majesty of God Languages: English Tune Title: LÜBECK
Songs of praise the angels sang