"For All the Saints Who from Their Labors Rest"
by William W. How, 1823-1897
1. For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who you by faith before the world confess,
Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. O blest communion, fellowship divine,
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one within your great design
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon to the loyal faithful comes their rest
Sweet is the calm of Paradise so blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of Glory passes on His way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
Through gates of heav'n streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Composer: R. Vaughan Williams, 1906, arr.
Tune: "Sine nomine"