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For thy dear saints, O Lord was composed by Henry J. Gauntlett.

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Added Jul 31, 2026

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Composer: Henry J. Gauntlett

Format: Staff

Language: English

Pages: 1 page

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For thy dear saints, O Lord by Henry J. Gauntlett — Lyrics

For thy dear saints, O Lord, who strove in thee to live, who followed thee, obeyed, adored, our grateful hymn receive. They all in life and death, with thee their Lord in view, learned from thy Holy Spirit’s breath to suffer and to do.

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About For thy dear saints, O Lord

This hymn text expresses gratitude for the lives and sacrifices of Christian saints, who strove to live and obey God. It praises their dedication and asks for divine help so that present-day believers might follow their example in holiness. The music is set for SATB choir, sung in English. It is a devotional piece that speaks of the communion of saints, both on Earth and in heaven, united in love and service to the Lord Jesus.