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Songs of praise the angels sang, Heav'n with alleluias rang, When creation was begun, When God spake, and it was done.

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Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity.

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Heav'n and earth must pass away; Songs of praise shall crown that day; God will make new heav'ns, new earth Songs of praise shall hail their birth.

And can man alone be dumb Till that glorious Kingdom come? No! the Church delights to raise Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise.

Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice, Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above.

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Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death; Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their pow'rs employ.