Common Praise ‎#230

230. 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.

2 O higher than the Cherubim,
more glorious than the Seraphim,
lead their praises, Alleluia.
Thou Bearer of the eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord.
Alleluia.

3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye Patriarchs and Prophets blest,
Alleluia, alleluia.
Ye holy Twelve, ye Martyrs strong,
all Saints triumphant, raise the song
Alleluia.

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye watchers and ye holy ones
• Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945
• Meter: 88 44 88 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Daniel 4:13
  ;
  Daniel 4:17
  ;
  Daniel 4:23
  ;
  Isaiah 6:1-3
  ;
  Luke 1:46
  ;
  Luke 13:28
  ;
  Matthew 19:29
  ;
  Revelation 19:1
  ;
  Revelation 19:4
• Topic: Saints; Second Sunday Before Lent: Year A; Proper 23: Year A
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LAAST UNS ERFREUEN (EASTER SONG)
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1945
• Meter: 88 44 88 and Alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Easter hymn in Geistliche Kirchengesang Cologne, 1623
• Copyright: Arrangement © Oxford University Press from "The English Hymnal"