Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 139 hymnals Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Common of Saints; All Saints November 1st Used With Tune: BOYCE
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