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Awake in Jesus

Wallace H. Howell • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 17:15

Verse 1

Awake in Jesus—O how blest, To be forever on His breast; No sorrow now, and no more tears, But peace and joy that banish fears.

Chorus

Awake in Jesus, Awake in Jesus, To bear His likeness forevermore.

Verse 2

Awake in Jesus—sweetest frame, To feel His breath like living flame; And hear my loving Father say, Now all thy tears are wiped away.

Chorus

Awake in Jesus, Awake in Jesus, To bear His likeness forevermore.

Verse 3

Awake in Jesus—heav’nly light, Whose presence drives away my night; Who bids me all His glory trace, And see my Saviour face to face.

Chorus

Awake in Jesus, Awake in Jesus, To bear His likeness forevermore.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 17:15
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