
Author: Frances E. Cox; Heinrich Theobald Schenk Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #245 (1917) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: The Church The Church Triumphant Lyrics: 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 These are they who have contended
For their Saviour's honor long,
Wrestling on till life was ended,
Following not the sinful throng;
These, who well the fight sustained,
Triumph through the Lamb have gained.
3 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.
4 These, as priests, have watched and waited,
Offering up to Christ their will,
Soul and body consecrated,
Day and night to serve him still:
Now, in God's most holy place,
Blest they stand before His face.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: ALL SAINTS
Who are these like stars appearing