Gems of Song ‎#183

183. Wake from Slumber

1 Stars of night have now departed,
One by one they fade away;
And the morn with rosy fingers
Opens wide the gates of day.

Chorus:
Wake from slumber; wake, rejoicing;
Come and hail the blessed light;
Worship Him whose eye beholding
Kept us safely thro’ the night.

2 ‘Tis the hour of pure devotion;
Lord of love, inspire our lay,
While we sing our morning chorus,
While we greet this holy day. [Chorus]

3 May the pray’rs that now we offer,
Wafted far beyond the sky,
On the wings of faith ascending,
Reach the throne of God on high. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Stars of night have now departed
• Title: Wake from Slumber
• Author: Grace J. Frances
• Refrain First Line: Wake from slumber; wake, rejoicing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Prayer
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Stars of night have now departed]
• Composer: Hubert P. Main
• Notes: Public Domain.