Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #54 (2019) Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Topics: Seasonal Music Advent Lyrics: 1 Wake, O wake and sleep no longer,
For he who calls you is no stranger;
Awake, God's own Jerusalem!
Hear, the midnight bells are chiming
The signal for his royal coming;
Let voice to voice announce his name!
We feel his footsteps near,
The Bridegroom at the door— Alleluia!
The lamps will shine with light divine
As Christ the Savior comes to reign.
2 Zion hears the sound of singing;
Our hearts are thrilled with sudden longing:
She stirs, and wakes, and stands prepared.
Christ, her friend, and lord and lover,
Her star and sun and strong Redeemer—
At last his mighty voice is heard.
The Son of God has come
To make with us his home: sing Hosanna!
The fight is won, the feast begun;
We fix our eyes on Christ alone.
3 Glory, glory, sing the angels,
While music sounds from strings and cymbals;
All humankind, with songs arise!
Twelve the gates into the city,
Each one a pearl of shining beauty;
The streets of gold ring out with praise.
All creatures round the throne
Adore the holy One with rejoicing:
Amen be sung by every tongue
To crown their welcome to the King. Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: WACHET AUF
Wake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer