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177. How bright these glorious spirits shine!

1 How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Whence all their white array?
How came they to the blissful seats
Of everlasting day?
Lo, these are they from sufferings great,
Who came to realms of light:
And in the Blood of Christ have washed
Those robes which shine so bright.

2 Now, with triumphal palms, they stand
Before the throne on high,
And serve the God they love amidst
The glories of the sky.
His presence fills each heart with joy,
Tunes every mouth to sing:
By day, by night, the sacred courts
with glad Hosannahs ring.

3 The Lamb which reigns upon the throne
Shall o’er them still preside;
Feed them with nourishment divine,
And all their footsteps guide.
’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!
Meter: D. C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1871
Topic: Other Holy Days
Notes: first rank hymn
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