Text Based On Acts Chapter 13 (KJV)
And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to
them the next sabbath.
(Public Domain)
Words: William Fiske Sherwin: 1826-1888
Music: William Fiske Sherwin: 1826-1888
W.F. Sherwin (8.7.8.7.D with refrain) Verses/Key/v3/F
WAKE THE SONG
1. Wake the song of joy and gladness; - hither bring your noblest lays; -
Banish every thought of sadness, - pouring forth your highest praise. -
Sing to Him Whose care has brought us - once again with friends to meet, -
And Whose loving voice has taught us, - of the way to Jesus’ feet.
Refrain
Wake the song, wake the song, - the song of joy and gladness, -
Wake the song, wake the song, - the song of Jubile.
2. Joyfully with songs and banners, - we will greet the Sabbath day; -
Shout aloud our glad hosannas, - and our grateful homage pay. -
We will sing our Saviour’s glory - while our thoughts we raise above, -
Telling still “the old old story,” - precious theme—redeeming love!
Refrain
2. Thanks to Thee, O holy Father, - for the mercies of this day; -
May each heart, as here we gather, - swell with gratitude sincere. -
Thanks to Thee, O loving Saviour, - for redemption through Thy blood. -
Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit, - sweetly draw us near to God.
Refrain
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