Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#608

608. Songs of praise the angels sang

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Title: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 3:10
  ;
  Genesis 1:1-31
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Isaiah 55:1
  ;
  Job 38:7
  ;
  Luke 21:33
  ;
  Psalm 69:19
  ;
  Psalm 95:2
  ;
  Revelation 21:1
• Topic: Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; The Communion of Saints; The Journey of Life; Year A: Christ the King; Years A, B, and C: Christmas Day

Tune Information

• Name: NORTHAMPTON
• Composer: Charles John King, 1859-1934
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © Copyright Control
• Notes: Now Public Domain