Author: William W. How Hymnal: CH1995 #637 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia 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:
their strength and solace in the well-fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, the one true light.
Alleluia, alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We live and 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 conflict 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! Topics: Life of Discipleship Death and Eternal Life; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Death and Eternal Life; Death; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints