Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#540

540. 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, pow'rs,
Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
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!

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 friend, 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
• Title: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
• Author: J. A. L. Riley, 1858-1945
• Meter: LM with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN

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