What heavenly music steals over the sea!
Entrancing the senses like sweet melody!
'Tis the voice of the angels born soft on the air
For me they are singing; their welcome I hear
On the banks of old Jordan, here gazing I stand
And earnestly longing, I stretch forth my hand
Send a convoy of angels, dear Jesus I pray!
Let me join that sweet music; come, take me away
Though dark are the waters and rough is the wave
If Jesus permit, the wild surges I'll brave
For the heavenly music hath ravished me so
I must join in that! I'll go! let me go!
I must join in that! I'll go! let me go!