The Great White Flock
Norwegian folk tune, 17th century
Arranged by Edvard Grieg
The great white flock we see
Like thousands of mountains full of snow
with forests around of swinging palm trees
before the throne. Who are they?
They are the host of heroes,
Who from the great tribulation came
And who have washed themselves
In the Lamb’s blood for heaven’s holiness.
They keep on church-going,
With unceasing song of jubilation
In the high choir where God dwells
In the midst of all the angels’ song.