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Angel voices, ever singing
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Angel voices, ever singing by Arthur Sullivan — Lyrics
Angel voices, ever singing,
Round Thy throne of light,
Angel harps, forever ringing,
Rest not day or night;
Thousands only live to bless Thee,
And confess Thee
Lord of might.
Thou Who art beyond the farthest
Mortal eye can scan,
Can it be that Thou regardest
Songs of sinful man?
Can we feel that Thou art near us
And wilt hear us?
Yea, we can.
Yea, we know Thy love rejoices (or that Thou rejoicest)
O’er each work of Thine;
Thou didst ears and hands and voices
For Thy praise combine; (or design;)
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About Angel voices, ever singing
Arthur Sullivan's setting of Angel voices, ever singing offers a vibrant portrayal of celestial praise. The text paints a scene of unceasing adoration around God's throne, with angels singing and playing harps day and night. It transitions to a humble acknowledgment of human frailty, questioning if divine attention can be given to sinful man, and then affirms faith in God's love and willingness to hear. The anthem moves towards a congregational offering, dedicating the "best" of what God has given back to Him. This SATB arrangement in English would suit a service or concert setting, bringing a message of devotion and hopeful surrender.
