Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #478 (1986) Hymnal Title: The New English Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright Seraphs, Cherubim and Thrones,
Raise the glad strain, Alleluya!
Cry out Dominions, Princedoms, Powers,
Virtues, Archangels, Angels' choirs,
Refrain:
Alleluya, Alleluya,
Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya!
2 O higher than the Cherubim,
More glorious than the Seraphim,
Lead their praises, Alleluya!
Thou Bearer of the eternal Word,
Most gracious, magnify the Lord, [Refrain]
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
Ye Patriarchs and Prophets blest,
Alleluya, Alleluya!
Ye holy Twelve, ye Martyrs strong,
All Saints triumphant, raise the song [Refrain]
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
Supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluya, Alleluya!
To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One, [Refrain] Topics: Michaelmas; All Saints November 1st; Common of Saints Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Ye watchers and ye holy ones