Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Who are these in bright array
Topic: The Present and the Future/Heaven
Writer: <no first name given> Montgomery
Composer:
Meter: 7s double
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1137
Page Number: 676, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWho are these in bright array,
This exulting, happy throng,
Round the altar night and day,
Hymning one triumphant song?-
"Worthy is the Lanb, once slain,
Blessing, honor, glory, power,
Wisdom, riches, to obtain,
New dominion every hour."
These through fiery trials trod;
These from great affliction came;
Now, before the throne of God,
Sealed with his almighty name;
Clad in raiment pure and white,
Victor-palms in every hand,
Through their great Redeemer's might,
More than conquerors they stand.
Hunger, thirst, disease, unknown,
On immortal fruits they feed;
Them the Lamb, amidst the throne,
Shall to living fountains lead;
Joy and gladness banish sighs;
Perfect love dispels all fears;
And for ever from their eyes,
God shall wipe away their tears.