Christ in Song ‎#214

214. Awake My Soul

1 Awake, my soul, and greet the dawn,
Behold, the dreary night is gone;
The sunless grave gives back its prey,
For Christ came forth at break of day.

Chorus:
Awake, my soul,
The Saviour lives, no more to die,
Awake, my soul,
The Lord ascends on high.

2 Amazed were they, the Roman guard,
Who fast the sepulcher had barred,
To see how vain the watch the seal,
When Jesus did his might reveal. [Chorus]

3 In lofty strains let Zion sing
The praise of her triumphant King;
Captivity is captive led,
For Christ is risen from the dead. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, and greet the dawn
• Title: Awake My Soul
• Author: R. L. Fletcher
• Refrain First Line: Awake, my soul
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Special Occasions: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: [Awake, my soul, and greet the dawn]
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Key: B♭ Major