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Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Author: J. A. L. Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: ELH1996 #540 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Lyrics: 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! 2 O higher than the cherubim, More glorious than the seraphim, Lead their praises, Alleluia! Thou Bearer of th'eternal Word, Most gracious, magnify the Lord, 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! 4 O friend, 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! Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Languages: English

Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High

Author: J. M. Meyfart, 1590-1642; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #541 (1996) Meter: 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, thou city fair and high, Would God I were in thee! My longing heart fain, fain, to thee would fly; It will not stay with me. Far over vale and mountain, Far over field and plain, It hastes to seek its Fountain And leave this world of pain. 2 O happy day and yet far happier hour, When wilt thou come at last, When fearless to my Father's love and pow'r, Whose promise standeth fast, My soul I gladly render? For surely will His hand Lead her with guidance tender To heav'n, her fatherland. 3 A moment's space, and gently, wondrously, Released from earthly ties, Elijah's chariot bears her up to thee, Through all these lower skies To yonder shining regions, While down to meet her come The blessed angel legions And bid her welcome home. 4 O Zion, hail! Bright city, now unfold The gates of grace to me. How many a time I longed for thee of old Ere yet I was set free From yon dark life of sadness, Yon world of shadowy naught, And God had giv'n the gladness, The heritage, I sought! 5 What glorious throng and what resplendent host Comes sweeping swiftly down? The chosen ones on earth who wrought the most, The Church's brightest crown, Our Lord hath set to meet me, As in the far-off years Their words oft came to greet me In yonder land of tears. 6 The partiarchs' and prophets' noble train, With all Christ's foll'wers true, Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain That tyrants dared to do; I see them shine forever, All-glorious as the sun, Mid light that fadeth never, Their perfect freedom won. 7 And when within that lovely Paradise At last I safely dwell, What songs of bliss shall from my lips arise, What joy my tongue shall tell; While all the saints are singing Hosannas o'er and o'er, Pure hallelujahs ringing Around me evermore! 8 Unnumbered choirs before the shining throne Their joyful anthems raise Till heaven's glad halls are echoing with the tone Of that great hymn of praise And all its host rejoices, And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song. Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Languages: English Tune Title: JERUSALEM, DU HOCHGEBAUTE STADT

In Heaven Above

Author: L. L. Laurinus, 1573-1655; W. Maccall, 1812-88 Hymnal: ELH1996 #542 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.6 First Line: In heav'n above, in heav'n above Lyrics: 1 In heav’n above, in heav’n above, Where God our Father dwells: How boundless there the blessèdness! No tongue its greatness tells. There face to face, and full and free, The everliving God we see, Our God, the Lord of hosts! 2 In heav’n above, in heav’n above, What glory deep and bright! The splendor of the noonday sun Grows pale before its light. That mighty sun that ne’er goes down, Before whose face clouds never frown, Is God, the Lord of hosts. 3 In heav’n above, in heav’n above, No tears of pain are shed, For nothing there can fade or die; Life’s fullness round is spread, And like an ocean, joy o’erflows, And with immortal mercy glows Our God, the Lord of hosts! 4 In heav’n above, in heav’n above, God hath a joy prepared, Which mortal ear hath never heard, Nor mortal vision shared, Which never entered mortal thought, In mortal dreams was never sought, O God, the Lord of hosts! Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Languages: English Tune Title: I HIMMELEN

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers

Author: L. Laurenti, 1660-1722; S. B. Findlater, 1823-1907 Hymnal: ELH1996 #543 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers, And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising And soon is drawing nigh. Up, pray and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry. 2 The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near; Go forth as He approaches With alleluias clear. The marriage feast is waiting; The gates wide open stand. Arise, O heirs of glory; The Bridegroom is at hand. 3 Ye saints, who here in patience Their cross and suff'rings bore, Shall live and reign forever When sorrow is no more. Around the throne of glory The Lamb they shall behold; In triumph cast before Him Their diadems of gold! 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus now appear; Arise, O Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere. With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption, That sets Your people free! Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Languages: English Tune Title: HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG

Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

Author: P. Nicolai, 1566-1608 Hymnal: ELH1996 #544 (1996) First Line: "Wake, awake, for night is flying" Lyrics: 1 "Wake, awake, for night is flying," The watchmen on the heights are crying, "Awake, Jerusalem, arise!" It is midnight, we are weary, With voices strong they call us clearly: "Where are you now, O virgins wise? The Bridegroom comes, awake! Your lamps with gladness take! Allelujah! With bridal care yourselves prepare To feast with Him, your Groom most fair." 2 Zion hears the watchword sounding, With bridal joy her heart is bounding, She wakes, and breaks the spell of sleep. For her Lord comes forth in splendor, All rich in grace, truth's strong Defender! Her Star grows bright and darkness deep. Now come,O precious Crown, Lord Jesus, God's own Son. Hail, Hosanna! We enter all, the marriage hall, To eat the Supper at Your call. 3 All the Church in Christ rejoices With human and angelic voices, All twelve gates of that blest city Gleam forth with pearls of heav'nly beauty; We worship there around the throne. No vision ever brought, No ear hath ever caught Such great glory; Blessed, will we, sweet jubilee, Sing "Gloria" eternally. Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Languages: English Tune Title: WACHET AUF

Lord God, We All to Thee Give Praise

Author: P. Melanchthon, 1497-1560; P. Eber, 1511-69; Emanuel Cronenwett, 1841-1931; J. A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Hymnal: ELH1996 #545 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Lord God we all to Thee give praise Lyrics: 1 Lord God, we all to Thee give praise, Thank off'rings meet to Thee we raise That Thou didst angel hosts create Around Thy glorious throne to wait. 2 They glow with light and heav'nly grace And constantly behold Thy face; Obedience to Thy voice they yield, And are with godly wisdom filled. 3 They never rest nor sleep as we; Their whole delight is but to be Forever near Thee, gracious Lord, Thy little flock to watch and guard. 4 The foul old dragon and dread foe With envy, hate, and wrath doth glow; It always is his aim and pride Thy Christian people to divide. 5 As he hath troubled earth of old He keeps e'en now his deathly hold, Chafes madly to annihilate All virtue, honor, Church, and State. 6 Therefore, no halt nor rest he knows, A roaring lion round he goes, Or lies in wait with baneful snare To drive the Christians to despair. 7 But watchful is the angel band That follows Christ on ev'ry hand To guard His people where they go And break the counsel of the foe. 8 From Daniel this may well be seen When he sat in the lion's den, And likewise angels rescured Lot, That the ungodly harmed him not. 9 When, too, those faithful three were cast Into the fiery furnace blast, No pow'r had fiercest flames to harm Against the rescuing angel's arm. 10 And thus our God, still at this day, From harm and many an evil way Keeps us by His dear angel guard, Placed over us as watch and ward. 11 They joy when but one sinner turns; Their zeal for Jesus ever burns; They serve His people day and night To bring us to the realms of light. 12 The little ones, awake, asleep, Yea, ev'ry child of His, they keep O'er all His kingdom, far and near, They give their kind and loving care. 13 When death approaches, then they come To soothe mid pain and guide us home; When from our flesh departs our soul, They bear us to our heav'nly goal. 14 For this, now and eternally, Our praise shall rise, O Lord, to Thee, Whom all the angel hosts adore With joy now and forevermore. 15 Give us, O Lord, the grace and pow'r To serve Thee well each day and hour; Grant us the zeal and fervent love To serve as angels serve above. 16 We also pray Thee to defend By them unto the latter end, Thy fold, that little flock, O Lord, That holds in honor Thy blest Word. Topics: Michaelmas Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH

Around the Throne of God a Band

Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: ELH1996 #546 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Around the throne of God a band Of glorious angels ever stand; Bright things they see sweet harps they hold, And on their heads are crowns of gold. 2 Some wait around Him, ready still To sing His praise and do His will; And some, when He commands them, go To guard His servants here below. 3 Lord, give Thy angels ev'ry day Command to guide us on our way And bid them ev'ry evening keep Their watch around us while we sleep. 4 So shall no wicked thing draw near To do us harm or cause us fear; And we shall dwell, when life is past, With angels round Thy throne at last. Topics: Michaelmas Languages: English

Jesus, Brightness of the Father

Author: Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #547 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Brightness of the Father, Life and Strength of all who live, For creating guardian angels Glory to Thy name we give And Thy wondrous praise rehearse, Singing in harmonious verse. 2 Blessed Lord, by their protection Shelter us from harm this day; Keep us pure in flesh and spirit, Save us from the Foe, we pray, And vouchsafe us by Thy grace In Thy Paradise a place. 3 Glory to th'almighty Father Sing we with the heavenly host; Glory to the great Redeemer, Glory to the Holy Ghost; Three in one and One in Three, Throughout all eternity! Topics: Michaelmas Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER

Stars of the Morning

Author: St. Joseph the Hymnographer, c. 800-883; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: ELH1996 #548 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Stars of the morning so gloriously bright Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial virtue and light, These that, where night never followeth day, Praise the Thrice Holy One ever and aye. 2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest Thy throne; These are Thy messengers, these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. 3 Then, when the earth was first poised in mid space, Then, when the planets first sped on their race, Then, when were ended the six days' employ, Then all the sons of God shouted for joy. 4 Still let them succor us, still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right, Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. Topics: Michaelmas Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA

O God, Our Lord, Your Holy Word

Author: Unknown; W. G. Polack, 1890-1950 Hymnal: ELH1996 #549 (1996) Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7 D First Line: O God, our Lord Topics: Reformation Languages: English Tune Title: O HERRE GOTT, DEIN GÖTTLICH WORT