1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
Raise the glad strain: "Alleluia!"
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, pow'rs,
Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs:
"Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!"
2 O higher than the cherubim,
More glorious than the seraphim,
Lead their praises: "Alleluia!"
Thou bearer of the eternal Word,
Most gracious, magnify the Lord:
"Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!"
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
Ye patriarchs and prophets blest:
"Alleluia, alleluia!"
Ye holy Twelve, ye martyrs strong,
All saints triumphant, raise the song:
"Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!"
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
Supernal anthems echoing:
"Alleluia, alleluia!"
To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One:
"Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!"
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Ye watchers and ye holy ones |
Title: | Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones |
Author: | J. Athelstan L. Riley, 1858-1945 (alt. ) |
Meter: | 888 888 and alleluias |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2006 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Feasts and Festivals |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | LASST UNS ERFREUEN |
Meter: | 888 888 and alleluias |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Source: | Geistliche Kirchengesäng, Köln, 1623 |