Songs of praise the angels sang, heaven with hallelujahs rang,

When Jehovah’s work begun, when He spake and it was done.

Songs 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 that day;

God will make new heaven and earth, songs of praise shall hail their birth.

Saints below, with heart and voice, still in songs of praise rejoice;

Learning here by faith and love, songs of praise to sing above.

Borne upon the latest breath, songs of praise shall conquer death;

Then amidst eternal joy, songs of praise their powers employ.