The New English Hymnal ‎#215

215. Captains of the saintly band

1 Captains of the saintly band,
Lights who lighten every land,
Princes who with Jesus dwell,
Judges of his Israel:

2 On the nations sunk in night
Ye have shed the Gospel light;
Sin and error flee away;
Truth reveals the promised day.

3 Not by warrior’s spear and sword,
Not by art of human word,
Preaching but the Cross of shame,
Rebel hearts for Christ ye tame.

4 Earth, that long in sin and pain
Groaned in Satan’s deadly chain,
Now to serve its God is free
In the law of liberty.

5 Distant lands with one acclaim
Tell the honor of your name,
Who, wherever man has trod,
Teach the mysteries of God.

6 Glory to the Three in One
While eternal ages run,
Who from deepest shades of night
Called us to his glorious light.

Text Information

• First Line: Captains of the saintly band
• Author: J. B. de Santeuil, 1630-97
• Translator: H. W. Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Apostles and Evangelists
• Source: Latin
• Notes: Alternative tune UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 434

Tune Information

• Name: HARTS
• Composer: Benjamin Milgrove, 1731-1810
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major