The New English Hymnal ‎#224

224. For all thy saints, O Lord

1 For all thy saints, O Lord,
Who strove in thee to live,
Who followed thee, obeyed, adored,
Our grateful hymn receive.

2 For all thy saints, O Lord,
Who strove in thee to die,
Who counted thee their great reward,
Accept our thankful cry.

3 O Lord, thy name we bless,
And humbly pray that we
May follow them in holiness
Who lived and died in thee.

4 Thine earthly members fit
To join thy saints above,
In one communion ever knit,
One fellowship of love.

5 All praise to thee, O Lord,
The Father and the Son
And Holy Spirit, God adored
While endless ages run. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: For all thy saints, O Lord
• Author: Richard Mant, 1776-1848 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Common of Saints; All Saints: November 1st
• Notes: Alternative tune CARLISLE 178 or 452

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT EPHRAIM
• Composer: Benjamin Milgrove, 1713-1810
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major