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Author: F. A. S. Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angels above are singing, Heavenly harps are ringing, Voices to me are bringing Whispers of joy to be; Oh, to be yonder, up yonder, Never, no, never to wander, Ever my heart growing fonder,— Fonder, dear Master, of Thee. 2 There, where the stars are gleaming, There, where Thy smile is beaming, Sweetly my soul is dreaming, Longing Thy face to see; Ever Thy power confessing,— Seeking Thy favor and blessing, Still is my soul ever pressing,— Pressing yet nearer to Thee. 3 Nevermore sin nor sighing, Nevermore grief nor crying, Nevermore pain nor dying,— Joy evermore for me; Praising Thee ever and ever, Leaving Thee never, no, never, Dwelling in glory forever,— Ever, forever with Thee. Used With Tune: [Angels above are singing]

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[Angels above are singing]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Francis A. Simkins Incipit: 54563 54434 76655 Used With Text: Angels Above are Singing

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Angels above are singing, heavenly harps are ringing

Author: Francis A. Simkins Hymnal: Songs of Saving Power #d14 (1890)

Angels Above are Singing

Author: F. A. S. Hymnal: Living Hymns #71 (1890) Lyrics: 1 Angels above are singing, Heavenly harps are ringing, Voices to me are bringing Whispers of joy to be; Oh, to be yonder, up yonder, Never, no, never to wander, Ever my heart growing fonder,-- Fonder, dear Master, of thee. 2 There, where the stars are gleaming, There, where thy smile is beaming, Sweetly my soul is dreaming, Longing thy face to see: Ever thy power confessing,-- Seeking thy favor and blessing, Still is my soul ever pressing,-- Pressing yet nearer to thee. 3 Nevermore sin nor sighing, Nevermore grief nor crying, Nevermore pain nor dying,-- Joy evermore for me: Praising thee ever and ever, Leaving thee never, no, never, Dwelling in glory forever,-- Ever, forever with thee. Languages: English Tune Title: [Angels above are singing]

Angels Above are Singing

Author: F. A. S. Hymnal: The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 #152 (1894) Lyrics: 1 Angels above are singing, Heavenly harps are ringing, Voices to me are bringing Whispers of joy to be; Oh, to be yonder, up yonder, Never, no, never to wander, Ever my heart growing fonder,— Fonder, dear Master, of Thee. 2 There, where the stars are gleaming, There, where Thy smile is beaming, Sweetly my soul is dreaming, Longing Thy face to see; Ever Thy power confessing,— Seeking Thy favor and blessing, Still is my soul ever pressing,— Pressing yet nearer to Thee. 3 Nevermore sin nor sighing, Nevermore grief nor crying, Nevermore pain nor dying,— Joy evermore for me; Praising Thee ever and ever, Leaving Thee never, no, never, Dwelling in glory forever,— Ever, forever with Thee. Tune Title: [Angels above are singing]

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Frank A. Simpkins

1870 - 1939 Person Name: F. A. S. Author of "Angels Above are Singing" in The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 Simpkins, Frank Addison. (Ashterville County, Ohio, June 8, 1870--March 4, 1939, Riverside, California). His childhood home was in the vicinity of the homes of other well-known hymn writers: Philip P. Bliss, James McGranahan and Charles C. Case. These, no doubt, influenced young Frank Simpkins. His schooling included a time at the Preparatory School, Hiram College. He was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and traveled for a time with an evangelist. He wrote a number of hymns during the early 1900s. He entered the field of education and taught in Ohio: 1915-1916, Kinsman Township School; Music Director, 1916-1924; Assistant County Superintendent and Supervisor of Band and Orchestra in Trumbull County, 1924-1928; Music Director of Cortland Village School. He was known as the "Father of the School Band Movement in Trumbull County." After retirement, he moved with his wife, Matilda C. Simpkins, to Riverside, California. There he met hymn-writer Carlton C. Buck, and became a member of the Church where Rev. Buck was pastor. Through this association, he renewed his interest in hymn writing. Among his early hymns are: "Oh, for a glimpse of that city," "Scatter sunshine," "In the golden morning," "Am I ashamed of Christ?" and "I am coming, Lord, to thee." A pianist, he also wrote hymn tunes and collaborated during his retirement years on several hymns with his pastor. Among these are "Feasting in the center of His love," and the well-known "When God speaks." Funeral services were held on March 7, 1939, and in the interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Riverside, California. --Carlton C. Buck, DNAH Archives