Ancient and Modern ‎#298a

298a. For all thy saints, O Lord

1 For all thy saints, O Lord,
who strove in thee to live,
who followed thee, obeyed, adored,
our grateful hymn receive.

2 For all thy saints, O Lord,
who strove in thee to die,
and found in thee a full reward,
accept our thankful cry.

3 Thine earthly members fit
to join thy saints above,
in one communion ever knit,
one fellowship of love.

4 Jesu, thy name we bless,
and humbly pray that we
may follow them in holiness,
who lived and died for thee.

5 All might, all praise, be thine,
Father, co-equal Son,
and Spirit, bond of love divine,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: For all thy saints, O Lord
• Author: Richard Mant (1776-1848)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:32-40
  ;
  Hebrews 12:14
  ;
  Hebrews 13:7
• Topic: All Saints' (Sun)day: Year C; Communion of Saints; Holiness; Other Saints and Festivals: Philip and James, Apostles; Other Saints and Festivals: Simon and Jude, Apostles; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT EPHRAIM
• Composer: Benjamin Milgrove (1731-1810)
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major