Awake, O Sleeper
words & music by Michael Anderson

To Him whose eyes have never slept,
Sleeping soundly in her arms.
To Him whose eyes have never dreamt,
Dreams of Mary’s beating heart.
To Him who sat upon the throne,
Lays his head on lowly hay.
Once with hands of might renowned,
Clings to her with waning strength.
Sleepers, rise and listen: Morning Star has risen.

Chorus
Sleeping planet, do you hear voices in the heavens, singing “Savior”?
God incarnate, born in darkness, born a baby,
Born to save me, save you and me.

Verse 2
To Him who witnessed Adam’s fall
Wounds His knee upon a stone.
To Him who destined Abram’s call
Obeys Mary’s gentle tone.
To Him who wrote David’s songs,
Sings a cry from eerie dream,
To Him who shut the lions’ jaws
Runs from Herod’s evil scheme.
From the womb an infant (from the darkness)
From the tomb a savior (conquered death, rose in victory).

Chorus
Sleeping planet, do you hear the voices from the heavens, singing “Jesus”?
God Almighty, born so quietly,
As a baby, came to save me.
Oh what folly to send a baby.
Before He made me, He forgave me.
Perfect story, to send a baby, O Baby.

Awake, O sleeper.