The Voice of Praise ‎#1017

1017. Oh, sing to me of heaven When I am called to die!

1 Oh, sing to me of heaven,
When I am called to die!
Sing songs of holy ecstasy,
To waft my soul on high!

2 When cold and sluggish drops
Roll off my marble brow,
Burst forth in strains of joyfulness,
Let heaven begin below!

3 When the last moment comes,
Oh, watch my dying face,
And catch the bright, seraphic gleam
Which o'er each feature plays.

4 Then, to my ravished ears,
Let one sweet song be given--
Let music charm me last on earth,
And greet me first in heaven.

5 Then close my sightless eyes,
And lay me down to rest,
And clasp my pale and icy hands
Upon my lifeless breast.

6 Then round my senseless clay
Assemble those I love,
And sing of heaven, delightful heaven,
My glorious home above.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, sing to me of heaven When I am called to die!
• Author: Mrs. Dane
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Spiritual Songs; Oh, Sing to Me of Heaven
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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