The Jewel ‎#143

143. 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 sufferings 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 voice to sing;
By day, by night, the sacred courts
With glad hosannas ring.

5 The Lamb who dwells amidst the throne
Shall o'er them still preside,
Feed them with nourishment divine,
And all their footsteps guide.

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

Text Information

• First Line: How bright these glorious spirits shine!
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1874
• Notes: Tune: James

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