A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#52

52. Songs of Praise

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heav'n with hallelujahs rang,
When Jehovah's work begun,
When he 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 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 pow'rs employ.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Title: Songs of Praise
• Meter: P. M., 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Of God: Praise to God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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