For all the saints, who from their labors rest Who thee by faith before the world confessed Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blessed Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might Thou, Lord, their Captain in the wellfought fight Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light Alleluia, alleluia!
O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold Fight as they saints who nobly fought of old And win with them the victor's crown of gold Alleluia, alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine Alleluia, alleluia!
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And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long Steals on the ear the distant triumph song And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong Alleluia, alleluia!
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Alleluia, alleluia!
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