SLEEPERS AWAKE

(by Mike Heron, as sung by Jackie Oates)

Sleepers, awaken!
the night has gone and taken
Your darkest fears, and left you here.
And the sun it shines so clear,
And the sun it shines so clear:
Awake, for the world looks wonderful.

	Oh glorious golden Sun: 
	    your song of light you'll bring;
	And when we turn away, 
	    your silver sister Moon doth sing.
	Then once again we face 
	    your glory and your grace
	And those whom sleep still takes,

Sleepers, awaken!
the night has gone and taken
Your darkest fears, and left you here.
And the sun it shines so clear,
And the sun it shines so clear:
Awake, for the world looks wonderful.

	You send your beams to earth, 
	    giving flowers their birth;
	And looking to the sky, 
	    they see your diamond eye
	Liv'ning sap and cell.
	    They love you very well!
	And, answering the first light's ring,

Sleepers, awaken!
the night has gone and taken
Your darkest fears, and left you here.
And the sun it shines so clear,
And the sun it shines so clear:
Awake, for the world looks wonderful.

recording: Jackie Oates with Chris Sarjeant (2013 album) [YouTube]

recording: Jackie Oates with Chris Sarjeant (2013 video, on a punt) [YouTube]

recording: Incredible String Band (1969 album) [YouTube]