349. “Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds Us
Text Information |
First Line: |
"Sleepers, wake!" A voice astounds us |
Title: |
“Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds Us |
Author: |
Philipp Nicolai (1599) |
Translator: |
Carl P. Daw Jr. (1982) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Year: Reign of Christ; Christ's Return and Judgment; Jesus Christ: Advent |
Copyright: |
© 1982 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:This text is based on the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1–13), but contains allusions to many other New Testament passages. Because one person created both text and tune, they combine majestically to form what is often called “the king of chorales.”