Composer

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John Darwall

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Hymn

Average_duration

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2:49

"Ye holy angels bright" is a hymn composed by John Darwall, an English clergyman and composer, in the late 18th century. The hymn was first published in 1770 in a collection of hymns titled "A New Set of Hymns for the Use of the Congregation at Dursley." The hymn is typically sung to the tune "Darwall's 148th," which was also composed by John Darwall. The tune is named after the number of the hymn in the collection where it was first published. "Ye holy angels bright" is a hymn that celebrates the role of angels in the Christian faith. The hymn is divided into four stanzas, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the angels' role. The first stanza begins with the line "Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God's right hand," and goes on to describe the angels as "sent forth to minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation." The second stanza focuses on the angels' role in worship, with the line "Worship and thanks and blessing, and strength ascribe to you." The third stanza describes the angels as messengers of God, with the line "Ye who to man proclaim salvation through the Lamb." The final stanza is a prayer to the angels, asking them to "guide us, till our path is done, till we reach the holy shore." Overall, "Ye holy angels bright" is a hymn that celebrates the role of angels in the Christian faith. The hymn is characterized by its simple, straightforward language and its focus on the angels' role as messengers and ministers of God. The hymn has remained popular in Christian worship services for over two centuries, and continues to be sung by congregations around the world.

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