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Shining Angels

Representative Text

1 I want to see the shining angels,
Shining angels, shining angels.

Chorus:
I want to see the shining angels,
But I cannot until I make my peace with the Lord,
Then I'll give God my heart,
And I'll praise him while I live,
I'll praise him when I die,
In the New Jerusalem.

2 I want to see my blessed Jesus, etc.
[Chorus]

3 I want to see the Golden City, etc.
[Chorus]

4 I want to see the saints in glory, etc.
[Chorus]

5 I want to meet my friends in heaven, etc.
[Chorus]

Source: The Welcome Voice: a collection of gospel hymns and songs #66

Text Information

First Line: I want to see the shining angels
Title: Shining Angels
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

Full Salvation Hymnal #d65

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Our New Hymnal #460

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Salvation Army Music #205

Salvation Soldier's Song Book #d79

Song Life for Sunday Schools #d75

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The Gospel Singer #76

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The Welcome Voice #66

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