12:1." The Psalter Hymnal includes the original stanzas 1-2, 6-8, and 10-11, with modernized pronouns.
Originally in eleven stanzas, it was published in Earl Nelson's Hymns for Saints' Days (1864) with the heading, "Saints' Day Hymn. "For All the Saints" is considered to be William W. Source: Christian Worship (2021): Hymnal #880 Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, The saints triumphant rise in bright array Ĩ From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest ħ But, lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,Īnd hearts are brave again and arms are strong.Ħ The golden evening brightens in the west Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.ĥ And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light.ģ Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and boldįight as the saints who nobly fought of oldĪnd win with them the victor's crown of gold.Ĥ Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine! Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight Who thee by faith before the world confessed,Ģ Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
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