Voices United ‎#711

711. Sleepers, Wake

Text Information

• First Line: "Sleepers, wake!" the watch are calling
• Title: Sleepers, Wake
• Author: Philip Nicolai (1658)
• Translator: Jay Macpherson (1970)
• Meter: 8 9 8 D 6 6 4 8 8
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: A New Heaven and A New Earth: Completion of Creation and City of God; Angels; Christian Year: Advent; City/City of God; Communion of Saints; Discipleship and Service; Eternal Life; Feast; Funerals and Memorial Services; Hallelujah; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Jesus Christ: Bridegroom; Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Jesus Christ: Lamb of God; Jesus Christ: Light; Jesus Christ: Parables; Jesus Christ: Second Coming; Jesus Christ: Son of God/Man (David); Jesus Christ: Truth and Way; Judgment; Light; Love; Mission and Outreach; Music and Singing; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Praise; Second Coming; Wisdom; Worship; Zeal; Zion; Advent 1: Year A; Lent 4: Year A; Proper 18: Year A; Proper 26: Year A; Proper 27: Year A; Advent 1: Year B; Proper 28: Year B; Advent 1: Year C; Christmas Day 2: Year C
• Copyright: © Jay Macpherson

Tune Information

• Name: WACHET AUF
• Composer: Hans Sachs (ca. 1513)
• Adapter: Philip Nicolai (1599)
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1731)
• Meter: 8 9 8 D 6 6 4 8 8
• Key: C Major