The Angels' Song

1 Quickly the bright angelic host
Descend from heaven to earth;
Gladly, where man in sin is lost,
They tell a Saviour’s birth.

Chorus:
“Glory to God!” the angels sing,
Nor shall their songs be vain;
“Glory to God,” shall sweetly ring,
Till earth shall catch the strain.

2 Quickly the bright angelic throng
Still carry tidings sweet;
Gladly they bear the soul along
Up to the mercy-seat. [Chorus]

3 Quickly the bright angelic wing
The distant azure cleave;
Gladly the heavenly arches ring,
When souls repent and live. [Chorus]

4 Quickly the tidings pass along,
From earth to heav’n’s high dome,
Gladly bright seraphs join the song,
When prodigals come home. [Chorus]


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #307

• MIDI file from Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #307