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Awake, put on strength
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Awake, put on strength by James Hotchkiss Rogers — Lyrics
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord awake,
Awake as in the ancient days, in the generations of old,
Art Thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep;
that hath made the depths of the sea away for the ransomed to pass over.
I even I, am He that comforteth you.
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About Awake, put on strength
James Hotchkiss Rogers' anthem Awake, put on strength is a powerful setting of a deeply spiritual English text. Drawing on the Old Testament, the lyrics invoke the might of the Lord, likening divine power to the parting of the Red Sea. The music reflects the text's call to spiritual awakening and strength, urging the singer to cast aside fear and forgetfulness. It speaks of comfort and reassurance, reminding the listener of God's creative power and eternal presence. The piece builds to a triumphant conclusion where sorrow and mourning are promised to flee away, offering a message of hope and resilience.
