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The Open Hymnal · No. 15 · Words: Francis Pott · Tune: Angel Voices (Monk)
Angel Voices, Ever Singing
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Francis Pott in 1861, this hymn meditates on the angelic worship surrounding God's throne and invites human voices—however imperfect—to join that eternal song of praise. It emphasizes that God, who designed human faculties for worship, delights in the offerings of his people.
Verse 1
Angel voices, ever singing,
round Thy throne of light, Angel harps,
forever ringing, rest not day or night;
Thousands only live to bless Thee,
and confess Thee Lord of might.
Verse 2
Thou Who art beyond the farthest mortal eye can scan,
Can it be that Thou regardest songs of sinful man?
Can we feel that Thou art near us and wilt hear us?
Yea, we can.
Verse 3
Lord,
we know Thy love rejoices o'er each work of Thine;
Thou didst ears and hands and voices for Thy praise combine;
Craftsman's art and music's measure for Thy pleasure didst design.
Verse 4
Here, great God,
today we offer of Thine own to Thee;
And for Thine acceptance proffer, all unworthily,
Hearts and minds, and hands and voices,
in our choicest melody.
Verse 5
Honor, glory, might and merit,
Thine shall ever be, Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit, blessed Trinity;
Of the best that Thou hast given Earth and Heaven render Thee.
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