Christian Worship (1993) ‎#222

222. Songs of Praise the Angels Sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heav'n 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 Heav'n and earth must pass away;
Songs of praise shall crown that day.
God will make new heav'ns and earth;
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.

4 And shall man alone be still?
Has he neither breath nor skill?
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 Whispered with their final breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death.
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their pow'rs employ.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angesl sang
• Title: Songs of Praise the Angels Sang
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major
• Source: French melody, 13th century