Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Songs of praise awoke the morn
Topic: Public Worship/Gratitude and Praise
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: L Mason
Meter: 7s
Tune: Hendon
Hymn Number: 508
Page Number: 185, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSongs of praise awoke the morn
When the Prince of Peace was born;
Songs of praise arose when he,
Captive, led captivity.
Heaven and earth must pass away,
Songs of praise shall crown the day;
God will make new heavens and earth,
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
And will man alone be dumb,
Till that glorious kingdom come?
No; the church delights to raise
Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise.
Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
Born upon the latest breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.