Hymns

These glorious minds, how brigh they shine!

by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on Rev 7:13ff.

1

"These glorious minds, how brigh they shine!
Whence all their white array?
How came they to the happy seats
Of everlasting day?"

2

From torturing pains to endless joys
On fiery wheels they rode,
And strangely washed their raiment white
In Jesus' dying blood.

3

Now they approach a spotless God,
And bow before his throne
Their warbling harps and sacred songs
Adore the Holy One.

4

The unveiled glories of his face
Amongst his saints reside,
While the rich treasure of his grace
Sees all their wants supplied.

5

Tormenting thirst shall leave their souls,
And hunger flee as fast;
The fruit of life's immortal tree
Shall be their sweet repast.

6

The Lamb shall lead his heav'nly flock
Where living fountains rise;
And love divine shall wipe away
The sorrows of their eyes.