Brother, will you slight the message

Sent in mercy from above?

Every sentence, O how tender,

Every line how full of love!

Heavenly accents

Full of strength and peace and love!

Tempted souls, they bring you succor;

Fearful hearts, they quell your fears;

And with deepest consolation

Chase away the falling tears;

Tender heralds,

Blessed he their word who hears!

Holy angels, hovering round us!

Waiting spirits! speed your way,

Hasten to the court of heaven,

Tidings bear without delay,

That our spirits

Glad the message will obey.