The Church Hymnal ‎#444

444. Songs of praise the angels sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heav'n with alleluias rang,
When Jehovah's work begun,
When He spake and it was done.

2 When Jehovah's work begun,
When the Prince of Peace was born;
Songs of praise arose, when He
Captive led captivity.

3 Heaven and earth must pass away;
Songs of praise shall crown that day:
God will make new heavens 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.

5 Borne upon their latest breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: J. Montgomery
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Public Domain.