107 "EVER SHOULD WE RAISE OUR EYES." 7s., 6 lines.
[Alternative Tune No. 10.]
VER should we raise our eyes,
From the earth to Paradise,
Thinking of the Saints who rest,
After toil in Abram's breast,
Lest we faint in our distress,
Through exceeding weariness.
Twelve Apostles Thou did'st choose
To proclaim the Gospel news;
Godly Teachers sent to win
Souls from ignorance and sin;
Priests and Bishops now with Thee;
And the Virgin company;
Faithful servants who went home
Through the sea of martyrdom;
And the Saints through grief and shame,
Brave Confessors of Thy Name--
These have gained the Heavenly Land,
Now before GOD'S Throne they stand.
Glory, LORD, to Thee alone,
Who dost glorify Thine own,
For their zeal, their psalms of praise,
Nights of prayer and toilsome days,
Fearless heart and valiant deed,
Holding fast the changeless creed.
Strengthen us to run our race,
With the same upholding grace;
That when Thou shalt come with dread,
Judging both the quick and dead,
They with us and we with them,
May attain Thy diadem. Amen.