Verse 1

Hark! the sound of holy voices, chanting at the crystal sea: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Lord, to thee: multitude, which none can number, like the stars in glory stands, clothed in white apparel, holding palms of vict'ry in their hands.

Verse 2

They have come from tribulation, and have washed their robes in blood, washed them in the blood of Jesus; tried they were, and firm they stood; gladly, Lord, with thee they suffered; gladly, Lord, with thee they died, and by death to life immortal they were born and glorified.

Verse 3

Now they reign in heav'nly glory, now they walk in golden light, now they drink, as from a river, holy bliss and infinite; love and peace they taste for ever, and all truth and knowledge see in the beatific vision of the bless餠Trinity.

Verse 4

God of God, the one-begotten, Light of Light, Emmanuel, in whose body joined together all the saints for ever dwell; pour upon us of thy fullness, that we may for evermore Father, Son, and Holy Spirit truly worship and adore.