The Book of Praise ‎#606

606. Ye holy angels bright

1 Ye holy angels bright,
who wait at God's right hand,
or through the realms of light
fly at your Lord's command,
assist your song, for else the theme
too high doth seem for mortal tongue.

2 Ye blessed souls at rest,
who ran this earthly race,
and now, from sin released,
behold the Saviour's face,
your praises sound, as in God's sight
with sweet delight ye do abound.

3 Ye saints, who toil below,
adore your heavenly King,
and onward as ye go
some joyful anthem sing;
take all God gives; through good or ill,
praise our God still who ever lives!

4 My soul, bear thou thy part,
triumph in God above,
and with a well-tuned heart
sing thou the songs of love!
Let all thy days till life shall end,
whate'er God send, be filled with praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye holy angels bright
• Title: Ye holy angels bright
• Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691
• Reviser: John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862 (alt.)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:10
• Topic: Communion of Saints; Heaven; Music / Singing / Song; Praise
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DARWALL'S 148TH
• Composer: John Darwall, 1731-1789
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain