Text:Sleepers, Wake
Author:Philipp Nicolai
Translator (stanza 1):Carl P. Daw Jr.
Translator (stanzas 2, 3):Catherine Winkworth
Tune:WACHET AUF
Composer:Philipp Nicolai

226. Sleepers, Wake

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Text Information
First Line: “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us
Title: Sleepers, Wake
Author: Philipp Nicolai
Translator (stanza 1): Carl P. Daw Jr.
Translator (stanzas 2, 3): Catherine Winkworth (1858, alt.)
Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Gathering; Heritage: 16th-Century; Jesus Christ: Second Coming of (3 more...)
Source: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” Appendix to Freuden-Spiegel des ewigen Lebens, 1599
Copyright: stanza 1 trans. © 1982 Hope Publishing Co.
Tune Information
Name: WACHET AUF
Composer: Philipp Nicolai
Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8
Key: C Major
Source: Appendix to Freuden-Spiegel des ewigen Lebens, 1599



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