Voices Together ‎#672

672. For All the Saints

1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever bless’d.
Alleluia, alleluia!

2 Thou wast their rock, their refuge, and their might,
thou, Christ, the hope that put their fears to flight;
’mid gloom and doubt, their true and shining light.
Alleluia, alleluia!

3 Oh, bless’d communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine,
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, alleluia!

4 The golden evening brightens in the west.
Soon, soon to faithful servants cometh rest.
Sweet is the calm of paradise the bless’d.
Alleluia, alleluia!

5 But lo! There breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array,
as God to glory calls them all away.
Alleluia, alleluia!

6 From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
*all praising Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, alleluia!

*Alternate phrase: to praise Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost

Text Information

• First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest
• Title: For All the Saints
• Author: William W. How
• Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:1-3
  ;
  Revelation 11:15-18
  ;
  Revelation 14:12-13
• Topic: All Saints’ Day; Assurance of Grace; Funeral / Memorial Service; Jesus Christ: Second Coming of; Reign of Christ
• Source: Hymns for Saints’ Days, and Other Hymns, 1864, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: SINE NOMINE
• Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
• Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias
• Key: G Major
• Source: The English Hymnal, 1906