Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#579

579. By every nation, race and tongue

1 By every nation, race and tongue,
worship and praise be ever sung;
praise the Father: Alleluia!
For pardoned sin, death overcome,
and hopes that live beyond the tomb:
Alleluia, alleluia;
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

2 Saints who on earth have suffered long,
for Jesus' sake enduring wrong,
ever-faithful: Alleluia!
Where faith is lost in sight, rejoice
and sing with never-wearied voice:
Alleluia, alleluia;
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

3 Let earth and air and sea unite
to celebrate his glorious might,
their creator: Alleluia!
Sun, moon and stars in endless space
echo the song of every race:
Alleluia, alleluia;
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: By every nation, race and tongue
• Author: H. B. George (1838-1910)
• Meter: 8 8 4 4 8 8 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Doxology, Glory to God; Pentecost 21: The Christian Hope; Last Sunday after Pentecost: Citizens of Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER SONG
• Arranger: R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
• Meter: 8 8 4 4 8 8 and Alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Geistliche Kirchengesang Cologne 1623
• Copyright: arr. © Oxford University Press