Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#247

247. The saints of God! their conflict past

1 The saints of God! their conflict past,
And life's long battle won at last,
No more they need the shield or sword;
They cast them down before the Lord.
O happy saints, for ever blest,
At Jesus' feet how safe your rest!

2 The saints of God! their wanderings done,
No more their weary course they run,
No more they faint, no more they fall,
No foes oppress, no fears appal.
O happy saints, for ever blest,
In that dear home how sweet your rest!

3 The saints of God! life's voyage o'er,
Safe landed on that blissful shore,
No stormy tempests now they dread,
No roaring billows lift their head:
O happy saints, for ever blest,
In that calm haven of your rest!

4 The saints of God their vigil keep,
While yet their mortal bodies sleep,
Till from the dust they too shall rise
And soar triumphant to the skies:
O happy saints, rejoice and sing;
He quickly comes, your Lord and King.

5 O God of saints! to Thee we cry;
O Saviour! plead for us on high;
O Holy Ghost! our Guide and Friend,
Grant us Thy grace till life shall end;
That with all saints our rest may be
In that bright Paradise with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The saints of God! their conflict past
• Author: William Dalrymple Maclagan (1869)
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church: The Church Triumphant

Tune Information

• Name: REST
• Composer: John Stainer (1873)
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8
• Key: D♭ Major