Blue Flames And Red Flames — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Blue flames and red flames
In a world all dark;
Blue flames and red flames,
And a tiny spark
Hurrying to heaven, lest it should be late;
Lest the cautious seraphim close the shining gate,
And leave the little wanderer forevermore to fly
Like an orphan angel through the endless sky.

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What are the words to Blue Flames And Red Flames?
The lyrics to Blue Flames And Red Flames are: Blue flames and red flames / In a world all dark; / Blue flames and red flames, / And a tiny spark / Hurrying to heaven, lest it should be late; / Lest the cautious seraphim close the shining gate, ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does Blue Flames And Red Flames have?
"Blue Flames And Red Flames" has 8 lines of verse.

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