The New Century Hymnal ‎#385

385. O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be

1 O what their joy and their glory must be,
as endless Sabbaths the blessed ones see:
Crowns for the valiant, for weary ones rest:
God shall be all, and in all ever blessed.

2 The true Jerusalem holy is there,
whose peaceful duties give joy free from care;
Where disappointment no heart can assail,
where each prayer whispered is heard without fail.

3 Longing for home now let every heart raise
prayers of devotion and anthems of praise;
From streams of sorrow we lift up our eyes,
to the blessed city, our home and our prize.

4 There is a Sabbath of unending light,
joyfully keeping that holy day bright,
We join in chanting the song without cease
with all the saints in that sweet realm of peace.

Text Information

• First Line: O what their joy and their glory must be
• Title: O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be
• Translator: John M. Neale (1841, alt.)
• Translator: S. W. Duffield (1886, alt.)
• Author: Peter Abelard, 1079-1142
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Revelation 21:1-6
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Burial and Memorial; Church: Communion of Saints; City of God; Comfort and Assurance; Year A: Tuesday in Holy Week; Year A: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year B: Tuesday in Holy Week; Year B: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year B: All Saints; Year C: Tuesday in Holy Week; Year C: Wednesday in Holy Week
• Notes: Transl. composite

Tune Information

• Name: O QUANTA QUALIA
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Key: G Major
• Source: La Feillée's Nouvelle Méthode de Plain Chant, 1808