an an­gel fair

The phrase "an an­gel fair" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“an an­gel fair”· 2 hymns found
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Suddenly burst a glo­ri­ous light;
While trem­bling guards fell with af­fright,

an an­gel fair

Came with a mes­sage to meet them there;
Came down where Je­sus lay;

The Angel’s Song (Johnston)

lyricist: Julia Johnston, 1899
Composer: Daniel Towner
Hymn 1

...Suddenly burst a glo­ri­ous light;

Lo, from the heav­ens, an an­gel fair

Came with a mes­sage to meet them there;...

HymnC

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Suddenly burst a glo­ri­ous light;

Lo, from the heav­ens, an an­gel fair

Came with a mes­sage to meet them there;

The Angel’s Song (Johnston)

The Resurrection Day

lyricist: Palmer Hartsough, 1894
Composer: James Fillmore
Hymn 2

...While trem­bling guards fell with af­fright,

An an­gel fair, in gar­ments white,

Came down where Je­sus lay;...

HymnC

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While trem­bling guards fell with af­fright,

An an­gel fair, in gar­ments white,

Came down where Je­sus lay;

The Resurrection Day

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