Trinity Hymnal ‎#231

231. "Wake, awake, for night is flying,"

1 "Wake, awake, for night is flying,"
The watchmen on the heights are crying;
"Awake, Jerusalem, at last!"
Midnight hears the welcome voices,
And at the thrilling cry rejoices:
"Come forth, ye virgins, night is past!
The Bridegroom comes; awake,
Your lamps with gladness take;
Alleluia!
And for his marriage feast prepare,
For you must go to meet him there."

2 Zion hears the watchmen singing,
And all her heart with joy is springing;
She wakes, she rises from her gloom:
For her Lord comes down all-glorious,
The Strong in grace, in truth Victorious,
Her Star is ris'n, her Light is come!
Ah, come, thou blessed Lord,
O Jesus, Son of God,
Alleluia!
We follow till the halls we see
Where thou hast bid us sup with thee.

3 Now let all the heav'ns adore thee,
And men and angels sing before thee,
With harps and cymbal's clearest tone;
Of one pearl each shining portal,
Where we are with the choir immortal
Of angels round thy dazzling throne;
Nor eye hath seen, nor ear
Hath yet attained to hear
What there is ours;
But we rejoice, and sing to thee
Our hymn of joy eternally.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: "Wake, awake, for night is flying,"
• Author: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858, 1863)
• Meter: 8. 9. 8. 8. 9. 8. 6. 6. 4. 8. 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:6
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:9
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Second Coming and Judgment of; The Church: Bride of Christ; Watchfulness

Tune Information

• Name: WACHET AUF
• Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
• Meter: 8. 9. 8. 8. 9. 8. 6. 6. 4. 8. 8.
• Key: C Major