ON “AWAKEN THE DAWN”
Charles Spurgeon said: “David was awake, so he could awaken the dawn. Some singers had need to awake, for they sing in drawling tones, as if they were half asleep; the tune drags wearily along, there is no feeling or sentiment in the singing, but the listener hears only a dull mechanical sound…. Oh, choristers, wake up, for this is not a work for dreamers, but such as requires your best powers in their liveliest condition.” I say to you, always be awake with Thanksgiving and you will find the peace for each day.