Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Lyrics by: John Francis Threlfall (1864)
Music by: Arthur Sullivan (1872)
Tune: WATSON · 8.8.8.8.D
Scripture: Revelation 5:11-12

Verse 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:

Refrain

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Verse 2

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

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A Victorian hymn depicting the heavenly liturgy of angels and saints.