Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#166

166. Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn

1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn,
Whereon the Saviour of mankind was born;
Rise to adore the mystery of love
Which hosts of angels chanted from above;
With them the joyful tidings first begun
Of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son.

2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,
Who heard the angelic herald's voice: "Behold,
I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth
To you and all the nations upon earth:
This day hath God fulfilled His promised word,
This day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord."

3 He spake; and straightway the celestial choir
In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire:
The praises of redeeming love they sang,
And heav'n's whole orb with hallelujahs rang:
God's highest glory was their anthem still,
Peace upon earth, and unto men goodwill.

Text Information

• First Line: Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
• Title: Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn
• Meter: 10 10. 10 10. 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Christmas; Commitment

Tune Information

• Name: YORKSHIRE
• Composer: John Wainwright, 1723-68
• Meter: 10 10. 10 10. 10 10
• Key: B♭ Major