Author: Heinrich Theobald Schenck, 1656-1727; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-1897 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #746 (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Faith, Trust and Commitment 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 heav'nly King.
2 Who are these of 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 came 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, th'Almighty contemplating,
did as priest 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. Scripture: Revelation 7:13 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL SAINTS
Who are these like stars appearing
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