Common Praise (1998) ‎#370

370. Songs of Praise the Angels Sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heaven with alleluias rang
when creation was begun,
when God spoke 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 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 Christians fail to sing
till on earth Christ come as King?
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 you we raise.
Jesus, Saviour, living Word,
with the Spirit be adored.

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: 1998
• Scripture:
  Job 38:1-41
  ;
  Psalm 95
  ;
  Isaiah 65:17-25
  ;
  Isaiah 66:10-14
  ;
  Ephesians 4:1-16
  ;
  Ephesians 5:15-20
  ;
  Colossians 3:12-17
  ;
  James 5:13-20
  ;
  2 Peter 3:8-15
• Topic: Angels; Arts and Music; Gathering of the Community; Praise of God

Tune Information

• Name: CULBACH
• Adapter and Harmonizer: William Henry Havergal (1793-1870)
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major
• Source: Heilige Seelenlust, Breslau, 1657