Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Who are these in bright array
Topic: Afflictions
Writer: J Montgomery
Composer: Elam Ives
Meter: 7s double
Tune: Ives
Hymn Number: 487
Page Number: 171, 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 Lamb once slain,
Blessing, honor, glory, pow'r,
Wisdom, riches, to obtain,
New dominion ev'ry hour."
These through fiery trials trod;
These from great affliction came;
Now, before the throne of God,
Seal'd 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 forever from their eyes
God shall wipe away the tears.