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Awake and sing the song
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Awake and sing the song by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Awake and sing the song
Of Moses and the Lamb;
Wake ev'ry heart and ev'ry tongue
To praise the Saviour's name.
Sing of his dying love;
Sing of his rising pow'r;
Sing how he intercedes above
For those whose sins he bore.
Sing, till we feel our hearts
Ascending with our tongues;
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About Awake and sing the song
William Henry Monk was a prominent Victorian organist and composer of hymns. This anthem, Awake and sing the song, is written for SATB choir and sets an English text that urges listeners to praise the Saviour. The lyrics speak of God's redemptive work through Moses and the Lamb, and encourage continuous song and rejoicing, leading towards a heavenly home. The text's message of salvation and eternal praise makes it a powerful addition to sacred music collections.
