Beautiful Angels

1 Beautiful angels are guarding us ever,
Sent by our Saviour above;
Reckoning tenderly tow'rd the bright river,
Sweet, guiding angels of love.
Guarding us ever as onward we struggle
Over life's ocean so broad,
Vigils they're keeping thro' joy and thro' trouble,
Beautiful angels of God!

2 Coming with heavenly mercies abounding,
Coming on missions of joy;
Life's flitting journey with brightness surrounding,
Coming its griefs to destroy;
And as we pass from its changes forever,
Leaving its glitter and gloss,
When we arrive at the beautiful river,
Angels will guide us across.

3 Angels will strengthen our faltering footsteps
If their still voices we heed;
Sweetly they'll teach us the Lord's holy precepts,—
Unto His kingdom they lead
And when at last thro' the portals of brightness,
Enter His mansions above,
There we shall see in their heavenly whiteness
Beautiful angels of love!

Source: Eureka Sunlight Glees: for use in singing schools, literary schools, conventions and musical societies, containing an excellent and varied collection of sacred and secular songs #74