Author: Robert Campbell Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #253 (1917) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church Lyrics: 1 They come, God’s messengers of love,
They come from realms of peace above,
From homes of never-fading light,
From blissful mansions ever bright.
2 They come to watch around us here,
To soothe our sorrow, calm our fear:
But chiefly, at our journey's end,
'Tis theirs the spirit to defend.
3 Blest Jesus, Thou Whose groans and tears
Have sanctified frail nature’s fears,
To earth in bitter sorrow weighed,
Thou didst not scorn Thine angel’s aid.
4 An angel guard to us supply,
When on the bed of death we lie;
And by Thine own almighty power,
O shield us in that final hour.
Amen. Topics: The Church The Church Triumphant: St. Michael and all angels Languages: English Tune Title: MAINZER
They come, God's messengers of love