Blessed angels, high in heaven

Verse 1

Blessed angels, high in heaven, O'er the penitent rejoice; Hast thou for thy brother striven With an importuning voice?

Verse 2

Art thou not thy brother's keeper? Canst thou not his soul obtain? He that wakes his brother sleeper, Double light himself shall gain.

Verse 3

Then, when ends this life's short fever, They, who many turn to God, Like the stars shall shine for ever, In eternal brotherhood!