
Author: Mrs. Dane Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #1017 (1873) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Oh, sing to me of heaven,
When I am called to die!
Sing songs of holy ecstasy,
To waft my soul on high!
2 When cold and sluggish drops
Roll off my marble brow,
Burst forth in strains of joyfulness,
Let heaven begin below!
3 When the last moment comes,
Oh, watch my dying face,
And catch the bright, seraphic gleam
Which o'er each feature plays.
4 Then, to my ravished ears,
Let one sweet song be given--
Let music charm me last on earth,
And greet me first in heaven.
5 Then close my sightless eyes,
And lay me down to rest,
And clasp my pale and icy hands
Upon my lifeless breast.
6 Then round my senseless clay
Assemble those I love,
And sing of heaven, delightful heaven,
My glorious home above. Topics: Spiritual Songs; Oh, Sing to Me of Heaven
Oh, sing to me of heaven When I am called to die!