Ancient and Modern ‎#312

312. Ye watchers and ye holy ones

1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright Seraphs, Cherubim and Thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia.
Cry out, Dominions, Princedoms, Powers,
Virtues, Archangels, Angels' choirs,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

2 O higher than the Cherubim,
more glorious than the Seraphim,
lead their praises, Alleluia.
Thou Bearer of the eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, 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, alleluia, alleluia.

4 O friends, 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, alleluia, alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye watchers and ye holy ones
• Author: John Athelstan Riley (1858-1945)
• Meter: 88 44 88 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:2-14
  ;
  Revelation 6:9-11
• Topic: All Saints' (Sun)day: Year A; Angels; Martyrs; Mary; Music and Song; Other Saints and Festivals: Bartholomew the Apostle; Other Saints and Festivals: Andrew the Apostle; Praise; Prophets; Saints
• Copyright: From "The English Hymnal," 1906, Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
• Notes: Now Public Domain; 'Alleluia' is sung five times at the end of each verse.

Tune Information

• Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
• Meter: 88 44 88 and Alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Melody from an Easter hymn in Geistliche Kirchengesang, Cologne, 1623
• Copyright: From The English Hymnal, 1906, Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.