Voices Together ‎#662

662. My Latest Sun Is Sinking Fast

1 My latest sun is sinking fast,
my race is nearly run;
my strongest trials now are past,
my triumph is begun.

Refrain:
O come, angel band,
come and around me stand;
O bear me away on your snowy wings
to my immortal home.
O bear me away on your snowy wings
to my immortal home.

2 I know I’m near the holy ranks
of friends and kindred dear;
I hear the waves on Jordan’s banks,
the crossing must be near. [Refrain]

3 I’ve almost reached my heav’nly home,
my spirit loudly sings;
your holy ones, behold, they come!
I hear the noise of wings. [Refrain]

4 O bear my longing heart to him
who bled and died for me;
whose love now covers all my sin,
and gives me victory. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My latest sun is sinking fast
• Title: My Latest Sun Is Sinking Fast
• Author: Jefferson Hascall (1860, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O come, angel band
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 11:8-12
  ;
  Luke 16:22
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:6-8
• Topic: Angels; Funeral / Memorial Service; Heaven; Joy; Suffering

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL BAND
• Composer: William Bradbury
• Arranger: Bradley Kauffman (2002, alt.)
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Key: E Major
• Source: The New Golden Shower, 1862; inspired by the Stanley Brothers
• Copyright: arr. © 2019 Bradley Kauffman