CPWI Hymnal ‎#838b

838b. Palms of glory, raiment bright

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;
ah! when we like them must die,
may our souls translated thus
triumph, reign, and shine on high.

Text Information

• First Line: Palms of glory, raiment bright
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: Holy Days: General

Tune Information

• Name: BOYCE
• Composer: William Boyce, c1710-1779
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: D Major