Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#730

730. Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
Raise the glad strain: "Alleluia!"
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, pow'rs,
Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs:
"Alleluia! Alleluia!"
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

2 O higher than the cherubim,
More glorious than the seraphim,
Lead their praises: "Alleluia!"
O bearer of the eternal Word,
Most gracious, magnify the Lord:
"Alleluia! Alleluia!"
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
Ye patriarchs and prophets blest:
"Alleluia, Alleluia!"
Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,
All saints triumphant, raise the song:
"Alleluia! Alleluia!"
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
Supernal anthems echoing:
"Alleluia, Alleluia!"
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One:
"Alleluia! Alleluia!"
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Ye watchers and ye holy ones
• Title: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
• Author: John A. Riley, 1858-1945
• Meter: LM with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:16
• Topic: Ascension of the Lord; All Saints: November 1st; All Souls: November 2nd; Funeral: Sacraments; Angels; Communion of Saints; Eternal Life; Joy; Music; Praise; Saints; Song; Trinity; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: LM with alleluias
• Key: D Major
• Source: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, Cologne, 1623