Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones | Arranged for congregation, choir, brass, timpani, percussion & organ

• Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones • Arranged for congregation, choir, brass quintet, timpani, percussion, and organ by PJ Janson • St James’ Anglican Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada • Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, 2017 • https://www.stjames.bc.ca Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones is a popular Christian hymn written by English hymnist Athelstan Riley (1858–1945). It is sung to the German tune Laßt uns erfreuen. Its uplifting melody make this a favourite Anglo-Catholic hymn during times of great rejoicing. The first stanza addresses each of the traditional nine choirs of angels. The second stanza focuses on the Blessed Virgin Mary and is based on ancient Eastern Christian prayers to Mary The third urges the saints to join in praising God and also urges the patriarchs, prophets, the apostles, and the martyrs to join. They are addressed in groups similar to those in the Litany of the Saints. The fourth stanza finally addresses the present congregation and all the living to join together in praise. So in this hymn, all three parts of the church, the church triumphant, the church expectant, and the church militant are addressed, reflecting the belief in the communion of saints. (source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Watc... )