CPWI Hymnal ‎#792

792. Songs of praise the angels sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heaven 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 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 will 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 Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, unto thee we raise,
Jesu, glory unto thee,
with the Spirit, ever be.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: St. Michael and All Angels
• Source: Other authors: Editors of Hymns Ancient and Modern
• Notes: A higher setting of CULBACH (ACH WANN)

Tune Information

• Name: CULBACH (ACH WANN)
• Composer: Johann Scheffler, 1586-1630 (1657)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: E♭ Major