Gospel Praise Book. ‎#307

307. The Angels' Song

1 Quickly the bright angelic host
Descend from heaven to earth;
Gladly, where man in sin is lost,
They tell a Saviour’s birth.

Chorus:
“Glory to God!” the angels sing,
Nor shall their songs be vain;
“Glory to God,” shall sweetly ring,
Till earth shall catch the strain.

2 Quickly the bright angelic throng
Still carry tidings sweet;
Gladly they bear the soul along
Up to the mercy-seat. [Chorus]

3 Quickly the bright angelic wing
The distant azure cleave;
Gladly the heavenly arches ring,
When souls repent and live. [Chorus]

4 Quickly the tidings pass along,
From earth to heav’n’s high dome,
Gladly bright seraphs join the song,
When prodigals come home. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Quickly the bright angelic host
• Title: The Angels' Song
• Author: Worth Andrews
• Refrain First Line: "Glory to God!" the angels sing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Christ's advent
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Quickly the bright angelic host]
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Notes: Now Public Domain.