How cheering the thought, that the spirits in bliss

How cheering the thought, that the spirits in bliss

Author: J. W. Cunningham
Tune: EDINBURGH (White)
Published in 43 hymnals

Representative Text

1 How dear is the thought, that the angels of God,
May bow their bright wings to the world they once trod;
Will leave the sweet songs of the mansions above,
To breathe o'er our bosoms some message of love.

2 They come, on the wings of the morning they come,
Impatient to lead some poor wanderer home;
Some pilgrim to save from his darkened abode,
And lay him to rest in the arms of his God.

3 They come when we wander, they come when we pray,
In mercy to guard us wherever we stray;
A glorious cloud, their bright witness is given;
Encircling us here these angels of heaven.

Source: The Morning Stars Sang Together: a book of religious songs for Sunday schools and the home circle #48

Author: J. W. Cunningham

Cunningham, John William, M.A., was born in London, Jan. 3, 1780, and educated at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he graduated in honours, and subsequently became a Fellow of his College. In 1802 he was ordained to the Curacy of Ripley, in Surrey. The following year he removed to Ockham, and later to Clapham, where he was curate to the Rev. John Venn, who was the original of Berkeley in The Velvet Cushion. In 1811 he was presented by his family to the Vicarage of Harrow, which he held for fifty years. He died Sept. 30, 1861. He published, in addition to pamphlets on various subjects:— (1) World without Souls, 1805; (2) The Velvet Cushion, 4th ed. 1814; (3) De Ranee, a Poem, 1815; (4) Morning Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew, 18… Go to person page >

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First Line: How cheering the thought, that the spirits in bliss
Author: J. W. Cunningham
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns, for the Christian Church and Home #S2

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A Selection of Sacred Songs #31

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A Selection of Sacred Songs. 2nd ed. #31

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Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #890

Happy Voices #d67

Harmonia Ecclesiae #d104

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Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #674

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Hymns for Public Worship #504

Hymns for Schools and Families #d43

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Hymns for the Church of Christ (3rd thousand) #794

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Hymns for the Church of Christ. (6th thousand) #794

Hymns for the Vestry and the Fireside #d122

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Melodies and Hymns for Divine Service in Appleton Chapel #a293

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Plymouth Collection #a164

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Plymouth Collection of Hymns and Tunes; for the use of Christian Congregations #164

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Plymouth Sabbath School Collection #58

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Social Hymns and Tunes, for the Conference and Prayer Meeting, and the Home with services and prayers #293

Songs for the School Room #d47

Songs of the Soul #d46

Songs of the Soul #d57

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The American School Hymn Book. (New ed.) #CLXXIII[CLXIII]

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The American Vocalist #204a

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The Book of Worship #145

The Boston One-Line Psalmist #d70

The Carol #d38

The Christian Melodist, a Collection of Popular Songs, for Use in Public and Social Meetings ... #d143

The Christian Psalmist #d268

The Christian Psalmist (Numeral ed.) 10th ed., 1st rev. ed. #d160

The Hymns of "Happy Voices" (without music) #d67

The Modern Harp #d102

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The Morning Stars Sang Together #48

The Saints' Harp #d375

The Spirit Minstrel. 2nd ed. #d34

The Sunday School Choir and Superintendent's Assistant #d59

The Temple Harp #d141

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The Tribute of Praise and Methodist Protestant Hymn Book #687

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The Tribute of Praise #687

The Union Harp and Revival Chorister. Rev ed. #d138

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The Wesleyan Minstrel #102

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The Wesleyan Sacred Harp #200

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The Wesleyan Sacred Harp #200

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Vestry Harmonies #106b

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