Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938); P. Nicolai (1556-1608) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #199 (1987) Topics: Epiphany 6, Revelation Parables 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 saviour comes to reign.
2 Zion hears the sound of singing;
her heart is 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. Languages: English Tune Title: SLEEPERS, WAKE
Wake, O wake, and sleep no longer