Common Praise (1998) ‎#216

216. Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem

1 Ye choirs of new Jerusalem,
your sweetest notes employ,
the paschal victory to hymn
in strains of holy joy.

2 For Judah's Lion bursts his chains,
crushing the serpent's head;
and cries aloud through death's domains
to wake the imprisoned dead.

3 Devouring depths of hell their prey
at his command restore;
his ransomed hosts pursue their way
where Jesus goes before.

4 Triumphant in his glory now
to him all power is given;
to him in one communion bow
all saints in earth and heaven.

5 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost to thee,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
• Title: Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem
• Author: Fulbert of Chartres (?-1028)
• Translator: Robert Campbell (1814-1868)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7-10
  ;
  Jeremiah 33:14-16
  ;
  Zechariah 9:9-12
  ;
  Matthew 28:16-20
  ;
  Ephesians 1:15-23
  ;
  Colossians 1:1-14
  ;
  Hebrews 1:1-4
  ;
  Hebrews 2:5-12
  ;
  Revelation 5:1-14
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Easter (season)

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FULBERT
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876)
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major