Hymn
What are these in bright array
Who are these in bright array,
This innumerable throng,
Round the altar, night and day,
Hymning one triumphant song?
"Worthy is the Lamb, once slain,
Blessing, honor, glory, pow'r,
Wisdom, riches to obtain,
New dominion ev'ry hour."
These through fiery trials trod,
These from great affliction came;
Now, before the throne of God,
Sealed with His almighty Name,
Clad in raiment pure and white,
Victor-palms in every hand,
Through their dear Redeemer's might,
More than conquerors they stand.
Hunger, thirst, disease unknown,
On immortal fruits they feed;
Then the Lamb amidst the throne,
Shall to living fountains lead;
Joy and gladness banish sighs;
Perfect love dispels all fears;
And forever from their eyes
God shall wipe away the tears.
Amen.
What are these in bright array — Text from The Hymnal and Order of Service, 1926. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/what-are-these-in-bright-array
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote What are these in bright array?
The words of What are these in bright array were written by James Montgomery; the version here was published in 1926. The library holds 43 more hymns by James Montgomery, including When Jesus Left His Father's Throne and I Have Put My Name There Forever.
Is What are these in bright array public domain?
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What is the metre of What are these in bright array?
What are these in bright array is in 7.7.7.7 D. Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, New Year's Day, The Song of Jubilee and Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise.