The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8906

8906. I Want To Be An Angel

1 I want to be an angel,
And with the angels stand,
A crown upon my forehead,
A harp within my hand;
There, right before the Savior,
So glorious and so bright,
I’d wake the sweetest music,
And praise Him with delight.

2 I never should be weary,
Nor ever shed a tear,
Nor ever know a sorrow,
Nor ever know a fear;
But blessèd, pure and holy,
To dwell in Jesus’ sight,
And with ten thousand thousands,
I’d praise Him with delight.

3 I know I’m weak and sinful,
But Jesus will forgive.
For many little children
Have gone to Heav’n to live;
Dear Savior, when I languish,
And lay me down to die,
O, send a shining angel
To bear me to the sky.

4 O, there I’ll be an angel,
And with the angels stand,
A crown upon my forehead,
A harp within my hand;
And there before my Savior,
So glorious and so bright,
I’ll join the heav’nly music,
And praise Him with delight.

Text Information

• First Line: I want to be an angel
• Title: I Want To Be An Angel
• Author: Sidney P. Gill
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: AALBORG
• Composer: Edward Little White, 1809-1851
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain