Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#245

245. Who are these like stars appearing

1 Who are these like stars appearing,
These, before God's throne who stand?
Each a golden crown is wearing;
Who are all this glorious band?
Alleluia! hark, they sing,
Praising loud their heavenly King.

2 These are they who have contended
For their Saviour's honor long,
Wrestling on till life was ended,
Following not the sinful throng;
These, who well the fight sustained,
Triumph through the Lamb have gained.

3 These are they whose hearts were riven,
Sore with woe and anguish tried,
Who in prayer full oft have striven
With the God they glorified;
Now, their painful conflict o'er,
God has bid them weep no more.

4 These, as priests, have watched and waited,
Offering up to Christ their will,
Soul and body consecrated,
Day and night to serve him still:
Now, in God's most holy place,
Blest they stand before His face.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Who are these like stars appearing
• Translator: Frances E. Cox (1841)
• Author: Heinrich Theobald Schenk (1719)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church: The Church Triumphant

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 7 7
• Key: C Major