
Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #476 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias 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;
And Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
5 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!
6 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!
Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Everlasting Life; Fellowship; Funeral Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints