
Author: Christopher Smart, 1722-1771 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Hearken to the anthem glorious
of the martyrs robed in white;
they, like Christ, in death victorious
dwell for ever in the light.
2. Living, they proclaimed salvation,
heaven-endowed with grace and power;
and they died in imitation
of their Savior's final hour.
3. Christ, for cruel traitors pleading,
triumphed in his parting breath
o'er all miracles preceding
his inestimable death.
4. Take from him what ye will give him,
of his fullness grace for grace;
strive to think him, speak him, live him,
till you find him face to face. Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Used With Tune: LAUS DEO
Hearken to the anthem glorious