I saw a mighty angel fly; to earth he bent his way,
A message bearing from on high to cheer the sons of day.
A message bearing from on high to cheer the sons of day.
Truth is the message which he bears, the gospels joyful sound,
To calm our doubts, to chase our fears, and make our joys abound.
He cries, and with a mighty voice; Ye nations lend an ear, and isles and continents rejoice:
The great Redeemer's near!
He cries; let every ear attend, and thrones and empires all!
Fear God, and make the Lord your friend,
The King, the Lord of all!
Fear God, who made the water pure, the heavens, sea, and land
His judgement will be swift and sure; the day is night at hand. Then all ye people worship God;
Give glory to His name!
To spread these tidings far abroad
The holy angel came.
Text: Anon., ca. 1840
Music: English melody, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872–1958.
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Such beautiful pictures!! I love that temple :)
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