Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: Common Praise #230 (2000) Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Scripture: Luke 13:28 Lyrics: 1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright Seraphs, Cherubim and Thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia.
Cry out, Dominions, Princedoms, Powers,
Virtues, Archangels, Angels' choirs,
Alleluia.
2 O higher than the Cherubim,
more glorious than the Seraphim,
lead their praises, Alleluia.
Thou Bearer of the eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord.
Alleluia.
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye Patriarchs and Prophets blest,
Alleluia, alleluia.
Ye holy Twelve, ye Martyrs strong,
all Saints triumphant, raise the song
Alleluia.
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, alleluia.
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia. Topics: Saints; Second Sunday Before Lent Year A; Proper 23 Year A Languages: English Tune Title: LAAST UNS ERFREUEN (EASTER SONG)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones