Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: Sunshine #87 (1895) Hymnal Title: Sunshine First Line: In a midnight dungeon low Refrain First Line: Oh, angels, bright angels are watching from above Lyrics: 1 In a midnight dungeon low,
Paul and Silas lay;
But an angel broke the bars,
And struck their chains away.
Refrain:
Oh, angels, bright angels are watching from above;
Oh, angels, bright angels are messengers of love.
2 Daniel in the lion’s den,
Slept without alarm;
God had sent His angels down,
To shelter him from harm. [Refrain]
3 Down to Lot, in Sodom, came
Angels from on high,
Saying God would burn with fire,
That city by and by. [Refrain]
4 Chained in Herod’s prison cell,
Praying Peter see;
But an angel burst the gate,
And shouted “follow me.” [Refrain]
5 Jesus lay within the tomb,
Near the dawn of day,
But an angel came from God
And roll’d the stone away. [Refrain]
6 When the Savior in a cloud,
‘Rose to heav’n above,
Angels said He should again,
Descend with peace and love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [In a midnight dungeon low]
Bright Angels