355. 11s. M. Anonymous.

Are They Not All Ministering Spirits?

1 How dear is the thought, that the angels of God

May bow their bright wings to the world they once trod;

Will leave the sweet songs of the mansions above,

To breathe o'er our bosoms some message of love!

2 They come, on the wings of the morning they come,

Impatient to lead some poor wanderer home;

Some sinner to save from his darkened abode,

And lay him to rest in the arms of his God.

3 They come when we wander, they come when we pray,

In mercy to guard us wherever we stray;

A glorious cloud, their bright witness is given;

Encircling us here are these angels of heaven.

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