Author: Jefferson Hascall Hymnal: Voices Together #662 (2020) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Refrain First Line: O come, angel band Lyrics: 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] Topics: Angels; Funeral / Memorial Service; Heaven; Joy; Suffering Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-12 Tune Title: ANGEL BAND
My Latest Sun Is Sinking Fast