Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Verse 1

Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright seraphs, cherubim and thrones,
Raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
Virtues, archangels, angels’ choirs:

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Refrain

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Verse 2

O higher than the cherubim,
More glorious than the seraphim,
Lead their praises, Alleluia!
Thou bearer of th’eternal Word,
Most gracious, magnify the Lord.

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Refrain

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Verse 3

O friends, in gladness let us sing,
Supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One.

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Refrain

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!