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Lyrics from Revelation 7: 9-17

Who are they before God standing,
Countless throngs in heav'nly light?
Each a golden crown is wearing
Shining like the stars so bright,
Clothed in white you see them stand,
Waving palms in ev'ry hand!

Loud and clear their hymns are sounding:
Praise to Him upon the throne!
Hail the Saviour of His brethren,
Hail the greatest Son of man!
All the angels praises bring;
Joyous hallelujahs sing.

Who are they who in such favor
Stand before the face of God?
Who such great reward did merit,
For as angels is their lot?
In what battle, in what war
Did they this great vict'ry score?

It were they who came victorious
Out of life's deep, troubled sea,
Bearing here the cross in patience,
From all selfish honor free.
Robes of honor they possess,
Called the great Lamb's righteousness.

It were they who here contended
For the glory of our Lord;
Satan, world and death subduing
Followed not the sinning horde,
Brave in battle they did stand,
Trusting God's almighty hand.

They are branches of that true vine
Who to us brought help and grace;
And they without fear did venture
Anguish, danger, death to face.
Now from sorrow, pain and grief
God has granted them relief.

It were they in priestly garments
Who appeared before their God,
Ready day and night for service,
Many sacrifices brought,
Now in sacred place they stand,
Happy in that Holy Land.

It were they, who overcoming
Consecrated all to God,
And in love of Christ the Saviour
Found Salvation in His blood,
They enjoy eternal bliss,
Crowned with God's own righteousness.

As the hart at noontime panteth
For the brooklet clear and cold,
So their souls did sigh while watching,
Living waters to behold.
Now their thirst is satisfied,
For they rest at Jesus' side.

Now before the throne they're standing,
Serving God by day and night;
Casting still their crowns of glory
Down before the throne of light,
Where their Mediator stands,
Guarding them with His own hands.

O what words describe the rapture,
When I with that Holy Band
And with radiance brightly gleaming
Shining like the stars I stand?
Amen, thanks to Thee above,
Praise to Thy eternal love!

O Lord Jesus, look upon me!
Heart and hands to Thee I raise,
Grant that on my pilgrim journey
On Thee I direct my gaze!
And through conflict, toil and strife
Fit me for eternal life.