Author: Asa Hull Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #229b (1885) First Line: Whence came the armies of the sky Refrain First Line: They looked like men in uniform Lyrics: 1 Whence came the armies of the sky,
John saw in visions bright?
Whence came their crowns, their robes, their palms,
Too pure for mortal sight?
Chorus:
They looked like men in uniform,
They looked like men of war;
They all were clad in armor bright,
And conq’ring palms they bore.
2 Were these tried soldiers of the cross
Victorious in the fight?
Were these the trophies they had won,
Reserved in worlds of light? [Chorus]
3 Once they were mourners here below,
And poured out cries and tears,
They wrestled hard, as we do now,
With sins and doubts and fears. [Chorus]
4 They saw the star of Bethlehem
Arise in splendor bright;
They followed long its guiding ray,
Till beamed a clearer light. [Chorus]
5 From desert waste and cities full,
From dungeons dark they’ve come,
And now they claim their mansions fair;
They’ve found their long-sought home. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Whence came the armies of the sky]
The Celestial Army