The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#109

109. Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

Text Information

• First Line: Wake, awake, for night is flying
• Title: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
• German Title: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608) (1599)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) (1858)
• Alterer: compiler (1971)
• Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:11
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Incarnation, Birth of
• Copyright: Altered Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour. Lk. 2:11.

Tune Information

• Name: WACHET AUF, RUF UNS DIE STIMME
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 96