Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship ‎#197

197. Songs of praise the angels sang

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

2 Songs of praise awoke 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 shall man 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 Borne upon their final breath,
songs of praise shall conquer death;
then, amidst eternal joy,
songs of praise their power employ.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang
• Author: James Montgomery 1771-1854
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33:6
  ;
  Isaiah 66:22
  ;
  Luke 2:14
  ;
  Ephesians 5:19
  ;
  Colossians 3:15-16
  ;
  2 Peter 3:12-13
• Topic: Approaching God: Adoration and Thanksgiving; Music / Choirs / Art

Tune Information

• Name: MONKLAND
• Composer: John Antes 1740-1811
• Arranger: John Wilkes 1785-1869
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: B♭ Major