Songs of praise awoke the morn

When the Prince of Peace was born;

Songs of praise arose, when he

Captive led captivity.

2 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.

3 And will man alone be dumb,

Till that glorious kingdom come?

No; the church delights to raise

Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise.

4 Saints below, with heart and voice,

Still in songs of praise rejoice;

Learning here, by faith and love,

Songs of praise to sing above.

5 Borne upon the latest breath,

Songs of praise shall conquer death;

Then amidst eternal joy,

Songs of praise their powers employ.