Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#576

576. Who are these like stars appearing

1 Who are these like stars appearing,
These, before God's throne who stand?
Each a golden crown is wearing,
Who are all this glorious band?
Alleluia, hark! they sing,
Praising loud their heavenly King.

2 Who are these in dazzling brightness,
Clothed in God's own righteousness?
These, whose robes of purest whiteness
Shall their lustre still possess,
Still untouched by time's rude hand;
Whence come all this glorious band?

3 These are they who have contended
For their Saviour's honour long,
Wrestling on till life was ended,
Following not the sinful throng;
These, who well the fight sustained,
Triumph through the Lamb have gained.

4 These are they whose hearts were riven,
Sore with woe and anguish tried,
Who in prayer full oft have striven
With the God they glorified;
Now, their painful conflict o'er,
God has bid them weep no more.

5 These, the Almighty contemplating,
Did as priests before Him stand,
Soul and body always waiting
Day and night at His command:
Now in God's most holy place
Blest they stand before His face.

Text Information

• First Line: Who are these like stars appearing
• Author: H. T. Schenk, 1656-1727
• Translator: Miss Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Time, Death, Eternity; Heaven: Saints in; Saints: In Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: ALL SAINTS
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
• Key: C Major
• Source: Darmstadt Gesangbuch, 1698.