Author: E. D. Mund Hymnal: Light and Life #86 (1881) First Line: Sleeper, awake! the sun is high Refrain First Line: Sleeper, awake! Sleeper, awake! Lyrics: 1 Sleeper, awake! the sun is high,
The morning hours will soon pass by;
Sleeper, awake! why idling here.
When earth's wide fields all white appear?
Chorus:
Sleeper, awake! Sleeper, awake!
Sleeper, awake! the day is passing by!
Sleeper, awake! Sleeper, awake!
Sleeper, awake! the night is drawing nigh!
2 Sleeper, awake! heav'ns joys, I fear,
Are not for those who idle here;
Sleeper, awake! life's meaning learn
From slumber rise, to labor turn. [Chorus]
3 Sleeper, awake! how canst thou rest,
When souls are lost and hearts oppress'd?
Sleeper, awake! God calls today
Lead back to Christ the souls that stray. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Sleeper, awake! the sun is high]
Sleeper, awake!