“Us from earth to call away,
“Borne on angels’ wings to heaven
“Glad the summons to obey,
“May we ever
“Reign with Christ in endless day.”
For comments on John Fawcett see [Hymn 41].
MUSIC. SICILIAN MARINERS is a familiar tune of unknown origin which has been set to various hymns, including the Latin “O Sanctissima, O Purissima,” and the German “O du fröliche, o du selige.” The tune, sometimes called “Sicily,” is not known in Sicily today.
GOD THE FATHER—HIS MAJESTY AND POWER
46. Mighty God, while angels bless Thee
Robert Robinson, 1735-90