Angel-voices, ever singing
Francis Pott, 1861. To be sung to Angel Voices.
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Angel-voices, ever singing Round thy throne of light, Angel-harps, for ever ringing, Rest not day nor night; Thousands only live to bless thee, And confess thee Lord of might.
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Thou who art beyond the farthest Mortal eye can scan, Can it be that thou regardest Songs of sinful man? Can we feel that thou art near us And wilt hear us? Yea, we can.
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Yea, we know thy love rejoices O’er each work of thine; Thou didst ears and hands and voices For thy praise design; Craftsman’s art and music’s measure For thy pleasure All combine.
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Honor, glory, might and merit, Thine shall ever be, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity. Of the best that thou hast given Earth and heaven Render thee.