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 chorus! I'll go! let me go!

I must join in that chorus! I'll go! let me go!