159 Awake, thou that sleepest, arise from death's slumber!

1 Awake, thou that sleepest, arise from death's slumber! Christ on thee shall shine; The daylight, now glowing in rays without number, Shows mercy divine; Repose now no longer, Lest night's dark and danger Soon come o'er thy soul. Awake now, arise, and be whole! 2 In earth's vale of sorrows the cold mists enshroud thee, And tears often flow; And suffering and grief seem the portion allowed thee In this life below; Yet, hear the glad message, That rescue doth presage, And pardon and peace Through Him who doth bring thee release. 3 In earth's dreary deserts the sharp thorns will wound thee, And rough is the way; And often thou longest from ills that surround thee To hasten away; Yet, cease now thy sadness, God's springtime of gladness Through Christ thou shalt see: Awake, for He calleth to thee! 4 O lift up thine eyes now with hope unto heaven, The daybreak is here: Thy Lord let all blessing and honor be given, Go meet Him with cheer; When hearts are convicted Of sin, and afflicted His welcome will rise In anthems of praise to the skies. 5 To God be all glory, who graciously sendeth From heaven His light; The way and the truth and the life my soul findeth, And peace is my right. O Christ, shine upon us! From death Thou hast won us To follow, O Lord, Thy steps in the light of Thy word.