Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #567 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Praise and Adoration-Jesus Christ First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou in the darkness drear their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine,
yet all are one in Thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints