The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#9

9. Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright seraphs, cherubim and thrones,
Raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

2 O higher than the cherubim,
More glorious than the seraphim.
Lead their praises, Alleluia!
Thou bearer of th'eternal Word,
Most gracious, magnify the Lord,
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

3 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
Supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye watchers and ye holy ones
• Title: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
• Author: Athelstan Riley (1858)
• Meter: 8 8 4 4 8 8 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Adoration and praise

Tune Information

• Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
• Meter: 8 8 4 4 8 8 with Alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Geistliche Kirchengesang, 1623