The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11972

11972. I Want To Be An Angel

1 I want to be an angel,
Before I mount above,
An angel in my spirit
And influence of love.
Beneath my every footstep
I want the flowers to spring,
In deeds of loving kindness,
And good for everything.

2 I want to span my forehead
A bow of promise bright,
That every cloud of sorrow
May kindle into light.
Above the earth, but in it,
I want my ways to wend,
To keep myself unspotted,
And help to others lend.

3 I want to love like angels,
And be beloved again,
And bring the boons of Heaven
To bless my fellow men.
God’s love, in all my measure,
To give again I want.
A heartful, heavenly Father,
For my religion grant.

Text Information

• First Line: I want to be an angel
• Title: I Want To Be An Angel
• Author: R. F. Fuller
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Source: The Prize by George F. Root (Chicago: Root & Cady, 1870)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: OLSZTYN
• Composer: George Frederick Root
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain