Lyrics
Verse 1
Through dangers seen and unseen,
there's protection all around.
Under the refuge of God's wings,
security is found.
Pre-Chorus
For there are angels
watching you to keep you in all of your ways,
keeping you from stumbling,
so don't be afraid.
Chorus
God's appointed angels watching over me,
angels watching over me.
Angels watching over me,
angels watching over me.
Verse 2
Unseen hands, guiding me,
through my storm and through my rain.
Healing hands, holding me,
through the darkness of my pain.
Wings of love encamped around me,
so I will not fear,
for I can feel their presence hovering near.
Chorus
Nothing but...
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Angels watching over me
Tag
All night, all day,
angels watching over me my Lord.
All night, all day,
angels watching over me.
All night, all day,
angels watching over me my Lord.
All night, all day.
Angels watching over me,
angels watching over me.
Angels watching over me,
Angels watching over me.
Angels watching over me,
Angels watching over me.
Angels watching over me,
Angels watching over me.
Angels watching over me,
Angels watching over me.
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Angels is a song of assurance about God's protection through angels. The verse speaks of dangers seen and unseen, protection all around, security under the refuge of God's wings, and God's appointed angels watching over the believer and keeping them from stumbling. The second part adds unseen hands guiding through storm and rain, healing hands holding through pain and wings of love encamped around, so there is no need to fear.
The long refrain repeats "Angels watching over me" with "all night, all day." The themes follow Psalm 91:1-4 and 91:11-12, Psalm 34:7 where the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and Hebrews 1:14 on ministering spirits. The repetition turns the claim into a comforting chant for a congregation, and the tone is tender, confident and calm.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 91:11-12 God commands His angels to guard and lift up those who trust Him.
- Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.
- Hebrews 1:14 Angels are described as ministering spirits sent to serve believers.