537. See Four and Twenty Elders (Four and Twenty Elders)

1 See four and twenty Elders on their knees.
See four and twenty Elders on their knees;
And we'll all rise together, and face the risin' sun.
O Lord, have mercy, if you please.

2 They are bowin' roun' the altar on their knees.
They are bowin' roun' the altar on their knees;
And we'll all rise together, and face the risin' sun.
O Lord, have mercy, if you please.

3 They are cryin' "Holy, holy," on their knees.
They are cryin' "Holy, holy," on their knees;
And we'll all rise together, and face the risin' sun.
O Lord, have mercy, if you please.

Text Information
First Line: See four and twenty Elders on their knees
Title: See Four and Twenty Elders (Four and Twenty Elders)
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: The Living Church: The Lord's Supper
Source: Traditional Communion Spiritual
Tune Information
Name: [See four and twenty Elders on their knees]
Arranger: Wendell Whalum, 1932-
Meter: Irregular
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Traditional Communion Spiritual; As sung at Morehouse College Chapel
Copyright: Arr. used by permission



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