The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#120a

120a. I want to be an angel

1 I want to be an angel,
And with the angels stand,
A crown upon my forehead,
A harp within my hand:
There, right before my Saviour,
So glorious and so bright,
I'd wake the sweetest music,
And praise him day and night.

2 I never would be weary,
Nor ever shed a tear,
Nor ever know a sorrow,
Nor ever feel a fear;
But, blessed, pure and holy,
I'd dwell in Jesus' sight,
And with ten thousand thousands
Praise him both day and night.

3 I know I'm weak and sinful,
But Jesus will forgive;
For many little children
Have gone to heaven to live.
Dear Saviour, when I languish,
And lay me down to die,
Oh, send a shining angel
To bear me to the sky.

4 Oh, there I'll be an angel,
And with the angels stand,
A crown upon my forehead,
A harp within my hand.
And there, before my Saviour,
So glorious and so bright,
I'll join the heavenly music,
And praise him day and night.

Text Information

• First Line: I want to be an angel
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 120, 339, 184, and 211 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: I WANT TO BE AN ANGEL
• Key: D Major