Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#350

350. Songs of praise the angels sang

1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
heaven with alleluias rang
when creation was begun;
when God spoke, and it was done.

2 Songs of praise announced the dawn
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 must we 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, these to you we raise;
Saviour, Jesus, risen Lord,
with the Spirit be adored.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Praise and Adoration; Doxologies; The Creation; Advent 4: The Annunciation; The Ascension of Christ; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity; Pentecost 6: Made New in Christ

Tune Information

• Name: NORTHAMPTON
• Composer: C. J. King (1859-1934)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Alternative tune: CULBACH (258)