The Church Hymnal ‎#485

485. How bright these glorious spirits shine!

1 How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Whence all their bright array?
How came they to the blissful seats
Of everlasting day?

2 Lo, these are they from suffering great,
Who came to realms of light,
And in the blood of Christ have washed
Those robes which shine so bright.

3 Now with triumphal palms they stand
Before the throne on high,
And serve the God they love amidst
The glories of the sky.

4 His presence fills each heart with joy,
Tunes every mouth to sing;
By day, by night, the sacred courts
With glad hosannas ring.

5 The Lamb which reigns upon the throne
Shall o'er them still preside;
Feed them with nourishment divine,
And all their footsteps guide.

6 'Mong pastures green He'll lead His flock,
Where living streams appear;
And God the Lord from every eye
Shall wipe off every tear.

Text Information

• First Line: How bright these glorious spirits shine!
• Author: I. Watts
• Author: W. Cameron
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.