African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#517

517. Precious Memories

1 Precious mem'ries, unseen angels,
Sent from somewhere to my soul;
How they linger, ever near me,
And the sacred past unfold.

Refrain:
Precious mem'ries, how they linger,
How they ever flood my soul;
In the stillness of the midnight,
Precious, sacred scenes unfold.

2 Precious father, loving mother,
Fly across the lonely years;
And old home scenes of my childhood,
In fond memory appear. [Refrain]

3 As I travel on life's pathway,
Know not what the years may hold;
As I ponder, hope grows fonder,
Precious mem'ries flood my soul. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Precious mem'ries, unseen angels
• Title: Precious Memories
• Author: J. B. F. Wright
• Author: Lonnie B. Combs
• Refrain First Line: Precious mem'ries, how they linger
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  John 14:18
• Topic: Family and Home; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Old Age; Stillness

Tune Information

• Name: PRECIOUS MEMORIES
• Composer: J. B. F. Wright
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major