AWAKE, MY SOUL, AWAKE, MY TONGUE
Words: Ben­ja­min Keach, Spir­it­ual Songs: Be­ing the Mar­row of the Scrip­ture (Lon­don: John Mar­shal, Music: “Arnold,” Sam­u­el Ar­nold (1740-1802)

Awake, my soul, awake, my tongue,
My glory wake and sing,
And celebrate the holy birth,
The birth of Israel’s King!

O happy night that brought forth light,
Which makes the blind to see,
The Dayspring from on high came down
To cheer and visit thee.

The careful shepherds with their flocks
Were watching for the morn,
But better news from Heav’n was brought;
Your Savior now is born!

In Bethlehem the Infant lies,
Within a place obscure,
Your Savior’s come, O sing God’s praise!
O sing His praise fore’er.