CPWI Hymnal ‎#830

830. Captains of the saintly band

1 Captains of the saintly band,
lights who lighten every land,
princes who with Jesus dwell,
judges of his Israel;

2 on the nations sunk in night
ye have shed the gospel light;
sin and error flee away,
truth reveals the promised day.

3 Not by warrior’s spear and sword,
not by art of human word,
preaching but the cross of shame,
rebel hearts for Christ ye tame.

4 Earth, that long in sin and pain
groaned in Satan’s deadly chain,
now to serve its God is free
in the law of liberty.

5 Distant lands with one acclaim
tell the honour of your name,
who, wherever man has trod,
teach the mysteries of God.

6 Glory to the Three in One
while eternal ages run,
who from deepest shades of night
called us to his glorious light.

Text Information

• First Line: Captains of the saintly band
• Latin Title: Caelestis aulae principes
• Author: Jean-Baptiste de Santeüil, 1630-1697
• Translator: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:28
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: Holy Days: General

Tune Information

• Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: F Major