The New English Hymnal ‎#230b

230b. Palms of glory, raiment bright

1 Palms of glory, raiment bright,
Crowns that never fade away,
Gird and deck the saints in light,
Priests, and kings, and conquerors they.

2 Yet the conquerors bring their palms
To the Lamb amidst the throne,
And proclaim in joyful psalms
Victory through his cross alone.

3 Kings for harps their crowns resign,
Crying, as they strike the chords,
'Take the kingdom, it is thine,
King of kings, and Lord of Lords.'

4 Round the altar priests confess,
If their robes are white as snow,
'Twas the Saviour's righteousness,
And his blood, that made them so.

5 They were mortal too like us;
Ah! when we like them must die,
May our souls, translated thus
Triumph, reign, and shine on high.

Text Information

• First Line: Palms of glory, raiment bright
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 77 77
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Common of Saints; All Saints: November 1st

Tune Information

• Name: PALMS OF GLORY
• Composer: Archbishop William Maclagan, 1826-1910
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: A♭ Major