Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CIII

CIII. The Word made Flesh

1 Mortals awake, with Angels join,
And chaunt the solemn lay;
Joy, love, and gratitude combine
To hail th'auspicious day.

2 In heav'n the rapt'rous song began,
And sweet seraphic fire
Thro' all the shining legions ran,
And strung and tun'd the lyre.

3 Swift thro' the vast expanse it flies,
And loud the echo roll'd;
The theme, the song, the joy, was great,
'Twas more than heaven could hold.

4 Down thro' the portals of the sky
Th'impetuous torrent ran;
And angels flew with eager joy
To bear the news to man.

5 Wrapt in the silence of the night
Lay all the eastern world,
When bursting, glorious, heav'nly light
The wond'rous scene unfurl'd.

6 Hark! the cherubic armies shout,
And glory leads the song:
Good will and peace are heard throughout
Th'harmonious heav'nly throng.

7 O for a glance of heav'nly love
Our hearts and songs to raise;
Sweetly to bear our souls above
And mingle with their lays.

8 With joy the chorus we'll repeat
Glory to God on high;
Good will and peace are now complete,
Jesus was born to die.

9 Hail, Prince of life, for ever hail!
Redeemer, brother, friend!
Tho' earth and time, and life should fail,
Thy praise shall never end.

Text Information

• First Line: Mortals awake, with Angels join
• Title: The Word made Flesh
• Author: Medley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 1:14
  ;
  1 John 1:2
• Topic: The Incarnation of Christ; or, God manifest in Flesh

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