Composer

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Benjamin Milgrove

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:34

"For all thy saints, O Lord" is a hymn composed by Benjamin Milgrove, an English composer and organist, in the 18th century. The hymn was first published in 1769 in "A Collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes," a collection of hymns and psalms compiled by Milgrove himself. The hymn is typically sung in four movements, with each movement focusing on a different aspect of the Christian faith. The first movement is a call to worship, with the lyrics "For all thy saints, O Lord, who strove in thee to live." The second movement is a celebration of the saints who have gone before us, with the lyrics "For all the saints who from their labors rest." The third movement is a prayer for strength and guidance, with the lyrics "O blest communion, fellowship divine." The final movement is a declaration of faith, with the lyrics "And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long." The hymn is characterized by its strong melody and harmonies, which are often sung in unison or in four-part harmony. The lyrics are also notable for their poetic language and imagery, which evoke the majesty and power of God. The hymn has become a staple of Christian worship, and is often sung at funerals, memorial services, and other occasions where the faithful gather to celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us.

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