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220. A Glorious Church

1 Do you hear them coming, brother
Thronging up the steeps of light,
Clad in glorious shining garments —
Bloodwashed garments pure and white?

Refrain
'Tis a glorious Church without spot or wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb.
'Tis a glorious Church, without spot of wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb.

2 Do you hear the stirring anthems
Filling all the earth and sky?
'Tis a grand, victorious army.
Lift its banner up on high! Refrain

3 Never fear the clouds of sorrow;
Never fear the storms of sin.
We shall triumph on the morrow'
Even now our joys begin. Refrain

4 Wave the banner, shout His praises,
For our victory is nigh!
We shall join our conqu'ring Saviour;
We shall reign with Him on high! Refrain

Text Information
First Line: Do you hear them coming, brother
Title: A Glorious Church
Author: R. E. H.
Refrain First Line: 'Tis a glorious Church without spot or wrinkle
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Tune Information
Name: [Do you hear them coming, brother?]
Composer: R. E. Hudson
Key: B♭ Major



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