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For all the saints, who from their labors rest
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
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| FOR ALL THE SAINTS | |
| Set to hymn tune: SINE NOMINE |
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| Text: William W. How |
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| Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams |
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| Number of Stanzas: 5 |
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| Key: G Major |
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| First line of hymn: For all the saints, who from their labors rest |
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| Descant text: From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia! |
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| Highest note (Middle C = C3): A4 |
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| Suggested Use: All Saints, Festival, General |
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| Comments: One of my all-time favorite hymns. |
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