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Awake, ye drowsy mortals all
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Awake, ye drowsy mortals all by Joseph Key — Lyrics
Awake, ye drowsy mortals all,
Hear what the angels say;
And listen to the heav'nly call:
A saviour's born today.
Then let us all unite our voice,
And sweet hosannas sing;
In God our saviour all rejoice,
The newborn heav'nly King.
A Saviour's born, by saints foretold,
Born of a spotless maid;
Foreshewn by prophecies of old,
And in a manger laid.
Then let us all unite our voice,
And sweet hosannas sing;
In God our saviour all rejoice,
The newborn heav'nly King.
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About Awake, ye drowsy mortals all
Joseph Key’s Awake, ye drowsy mortals all opens with a jubilant call to celebrate the birth of Christ. The SATB choir is urged to join the angels in announcing the good news, with the text emphasizing the divine nature of the new-born King and the fulfillment of prophecy. The music reflects the joyful and reverent mood of the words, inviting singers and listeners alike to rejoice in the advent of the Saviour. This sacred Christmas carol offers a direct and uplifting musical setting of familiar yet profound theological ideas, making it a fitting choice for the season.
