Lutheran Service Book ‎#670

670. 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!"
Thou 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: J. Athelstan L. Riley, 1858-1945 (alt. )
• Meter: 888 888 and alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Revelation 7:9-15
  ;
  Revelation 14:1-3
  ;
  Ephesians 5:19
  ;
  Luke 1:46-55
• Topic: Feasts and Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
• Meter: 888 888 and alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, Köln, 1623