Common Praise ‎#212

212. Captains of the saintly band

1 Captains of the saintly band,
lights who lighten every land,
princes who with Jesus dwell,
judges of his Israel;

2 On the nations sunk in night
ye have shed the Gospel light;
sin and error flee away,
truth reveals the promised day.

3 Not by warrior’s spear and sword,
not by art of human word,
preaching but the cross of shame,
rebel hearts for Christ ye tame.

4 Earth, that long in sin and pain
groaned in Satan’s deadly chain,
now to serve its God is free
in the law of liberty.

5 Distant lands with one acclaim
tell the honour of your name,
who, wherever man has trod,
teach the mysteries of God.

6 Glory to the Three in One
while eternal ages run,
who from deepest shades of night
called us to his glorious light.

Text Information

• First Line: Captains of the saintly band
• Author: Jean de Santeul, 1630-1697
• Translator: H. W. Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:23
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:1-2
  ;
  1 Peter 2:9
  ; 2;
  Acts 26:17-18
  ;
  James 1:25
  ;
  Philippians 2:15
• Topic: Saints; Proper 5: Year C; Second Sunday Before Advent: Year A

Tune Information

• Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
• Composer: H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: F Major