2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Alleluia. 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Alleluia. Amen. Men once like us with suf-f'ring tried, But now with glo - ry crown'd. A-men. 2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired, 4 He, for the joy before Him set, Strive in the Christian race; And moved by pitying love, And, freed from every weight of sin, Endured the Cross, despised the shame, Their holy footsteps trace. And now He reigns above. 3 Behold a Witness nobler still, 5 Thither, forgetting things behind, Who trod affliction's path; Press we to God's right hand; Jesus, the author, finisher, There, with the Saviour and His saints, Rewarder of our faith: Triumphantly to stand. Amen. Anonymous 3 Then praise we God the Father, And praise we God the Son, Eternal Three in One; Fall down before the throne, Horatio, Earl Nelson Round the al - tar, night and day, Tun - ing their tri -umph-ant song? “ Wor - thy is the Lamb, once slain, Bless - ing, hon - or, Wis-dom, rich- es to ob - tain, New do- min- ion ev-'ry hour." A-men. 2 These through fiery trials trod; These from great affliction came; Sealed with His eternal Name; Victor palms in ev'ry hand, More than conquerors they stand. 3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, On immortal fruits they feed; Them the Lamb amidst the throne, Shall to living fountains lead: Perfect love dispels their fears; Amen. |