The Hymnal 1982 ‎#625

625. Ye holy angels bright

1 Ye holy angels bright,
who wait at God's right hand,
or through the realms of light
fly at your Lord's command,
assist our song,
for else the theme
too high doth seem
for mortal tongue.

2 Ye blessed souls at rest,
who ran this earthly race
and now, from sin released,
behold your Savior's face,
God's praises sound,
as in his sight
with sweet delight
ye do abound.

3 Ye saints, who toil below,
adore your heavenly King,
and onward as ye go
some joyful anthem sing;
take what he gives
and praise him still,
through good or ill,
who ever lives!

4 My soul, bear thou thy part,
triumph in God above:
and with a well-tuned heart
sing thou the songs of love!
Let all thy days
till life shall end,
whate'er he send,
be filled with praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye holy angels bright
• Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691
• Reviser: John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862
• Meter: 66. 66. 44. 44
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Church Triumphant

Tune Information

• Name: DARWALL'S 148TH
• Composer (melody and bass): John Darwall, 1731-1789
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889 (alt.)
• Composer (desc.): Sydney Hugo Nicholson, 1875-1947
• Meter: 66. 66. 44. 44
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Descant by permission of Hymns Ancient & Modern Limited.