Mortals, awake, with angels join
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Mortals, awake, with angels join,And chant the solemn lay;Joy, love, and gratitude combine,To hail the auspicious day.
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In heaven the rapturous song began,And sweet seraphic fireThrough all the shining legions ran,And strung and tuned the lyre.
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Swift through the vast expanse it flew,And loud the echo rolled;The theme, the song, the joy, was new,—'Twas more than heaven could hold.
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Down through the portals of the skyThe impetuous torrent ran;And angels flew, with eager joy,To bear the news to man.
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With joy the chorus we repeat,"Glory to God on high!"Good-will and peace are now complete,Through Christ who came to die.
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Hail, Prince of life, forever hail!Redeemer, Brother, Friend!Though earth, and time, and life shall fail,Thy praise shall never end.