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Angels Ever Bright and Fair

Angels, ever bright and fair, Keep us all within thy care

Author: A. S. Sherwood
Tune: THEODORA (Handel)
Published in 7 hymnals


Representative Text

1 Angels, ever bright and fair,
Keep us all within Thy care;
Guard the altars of the home;
Guard the steps that far may roam.

2 Round about encamping, stay,
Near the loved ones far away;
Hover close to cheer and guide,
Whether joy or grief betide.

3 Angels, ever bright and fair,
In thy hands our dear ones bear;
Keep us all in memories sweet,
Till with joy again we meet.

Source: Assembly Songs: for use in evangelistic services, Sabbath schools, young peoples societies, devotional meetings, and the home #232

Author: A. S. Sherwood

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Text Information

First Line: Angels, ever bright and fair, Keep us all within thy care
Title: Angels Ever Bright and Fair
Author: A. S. Sherwood
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
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Assembly Songs #232

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Coronation Hymns #311

Evangelistic Hymns #d9

Evangelistic Hymns No. 2 #175

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Full Gospel Songs #155

Helpful Hymns suitable for all religious services #d9

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Songs of Pentecostal Fellowship #155

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