Wake up

The raindrops decided a frolic

Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll
Tune: [The raindrops decided a frolic]
Published in 3 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 The raindrops decided a frolic,
To wake up the flow’rs of the spring;
So down they came straight as an arrow,
Like tiny wee birds on the wing.

Refrain:
All the flow’rs were sleeping ‘neath the snow,
And they did not know it was time to grow,
Till the raindrops whispered “Tap, tap, tap!
Wake up! wake up from your winter’s nap.

2 They tapped at the trees and the bushes,
They bade them awaken to bloom;
They said “’Tis the coming of springtime,
And gone is the cold winters gloom.” [Refrain]

3 “The earth is awaiting your coming,
To welcome you, flow’rs of the spring;
And you must awaken in beauty,
As soon as the nature bells ring.” [Refrain]

4 “Wake up, now!” the rain gently whispered,
“The robin is building her nest;
Rise buttercup, vio’let and lily,
You ought to be up with the rest.” [Refrain]

Source: Rodeheaver's Gospel Songs for church, Sunday Schools and evangelistic services #180

Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll

Born: 1878, New­port, Ken­tucky. Died: Jan­u­a­ry 8, 1966, Day­to­na Beach, Flor­i­da. Buried: South­gate, Ken­tucky. Lyrics-- Beautiful Gar­den of Pray­er, The He Lives --www.hymntime.com/bio  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: The raindrops decided a frolic
Title: Wake up
Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll
Refrain First Line: All the flowers were sleeping
Copyright: Public Domain

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