Author: Christopher Smart, 1722-1771 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #240 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1. Hearken to the anthem glorious
of the martyrs robed in white;
they, like Christ, in death victorious
dwell for ever in the light.
2. Living, they proclaimed salvation,
heaven endowed with grace and power;
and they died in imitation
of their Savior's final hour.
3. Christ, for cruel traitors pleading,
triumphed in his parting breath
o'er all miracles preceding
his inestimable death.
4. Take from him what ye will give him,
of his fullness grace for grace;
strive to think him, speak him, live him,
till you find him face to face. Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Languages: English Tune Title: FACIEM EJUS VIDETIS
Hearken to the anthem glorious