Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #307 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Palms of glory, raiment bright,
crowns that never fade away,
gird and deck the saints in light:
priests and kings and conquerors they.
2 Yet the conquerors bring their palms
to the Lamb amidst the throne,
and proclaim in joyful psalms
victory through his cross alone.
3 Kings for harps their crowns resign,
crying, as they strike the chords,
'Take the kingdom, it is thine,
King of kings and Lord of lords.'
4 Round the altar priests confess,
if their robes are white as snow,
'twas the Saviour's righteousness,
and his blood, that made them so.
5 They were mortal too like us:
O, when we like them must die,
may our souls translated thus
triumph, reign, and shine on high. Topics: Atonement; Future hope; Heaven; Kingdom of God; Victory; Saints Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: PALMS OF GLORY
Palms of glory, raiment bright