Angel Band Lyrics

My Latest Sun Is Sinking Fast
[Also known as "Oh, Come, Angel Band" or "Angel Band"]
"He died, and the angels carried him." Luke 16:22
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Music by William B. Bradbury (1816-1868) `1862
Words by Jefferson Hascall, in "Melodeon," 1860
1.
My latest sun is sinking fast,
My race is nearly run;
My strongest trials now are past,
My triumph has [is] begun.

3.
I've almost gained [reached] my heav'nly home,
My spirit loudly sings;
The [Thy] holy ones, behold, they come!
I hear the noise of wings.
(Refrain)
Oh, come, angel band,
Come and around me stand;
Oh, bear me away on your snowy wings
To my immortal [eternal] home;
Oh, bear me away on your snowy wings
To my immortal [eternal] home.
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2.
I know I'm near the holy ranks
Of friends and kindred dear,
For I hear the waves on Jordan's banks,
The crossing must be near.

4.
Oh, bear my longing heart to Him,
Who bled and died for me;
Whose blood now cleanses from all sin,
And gives me victory.