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Words: Fanny Crosby
Music: Anthony D. Moore (2005) Awake, awake, O heart of mine! Sing praise to God above; Take up the song of endless years, And sing redeeming love! Redeemed by Him Who bore my sins, When on the cross He died; Redeemed and purchased with His blood, Redeemed and justified. Awake, awake, awake o heart of mine! Sing praise, sing praise, sing praise to God above; Take up the song of endless years, and sing redeeming love! Take up the song of endless years, and sing redeeming love! Redeemed by Him, my Lord and King, Who saves me day by day; My life and all its ransomed powers could ne’er His love repay. And yet His mercy condescends my humble gift to own; And through the riches of His grace, He brings me near His throne. O love, unchanging, love sublime! Not all the hosts above Can reach the height or sound the depth of God’s eternal love. This wondrous love enfolds the world, It fills the realms above; ’Tis boundless as eternity; Oh, praise the God of love! |
This text is one of my favorites of Crosby's. The phrase "Song of Endless Years" comes from the chorus. It is a beautiful reminder of the great cloud of witnesses who have worshiped throughout the world and throughout history. When we gather in corporate worship our voices are mysteriously united with those before God.
Although the song is there with or without my voice, I am called to add my humble gift to it. Through Jesus, our prayers, songs, and lives are perfected before the Father. 
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