Awake! O Church of God, Awake!

Charles Wesley • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-15

Verse 1

Awake, O church of God, awake! No longer in thy sins lie down; The garment of salvation take, Thy beauty and thy strength put on.

Chorus

Awake, O Church of God, awake! Be purged from ev’ry sinful stain; Awake, O Church of God, awake! Nor bear His hallowed name in vain.

Verse 2

Shake off the dust that blinds thy sight, And hides the promise from thine eyes; Arise, and struggle into light, The great Deliv'rer calls: “Arise!”

Chorus

Awake, O Church of God, awake! Be purged from ev’ry sinful stain; Awake, O Church of God, awake! Nor bear His hallowed name in vain.

Verse 3

Shake off the bands of sad despair; Assert thy blood-bought liberty; Look up, thy broken heart prepare, And God shall set the captive free.

Chorus

Awake, O Church of God, awake! Be purged from ev’ry sinful stain; Awake, O Church of God, awake! Nor bear His hallowed name in vain.

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