Listen to this hymn: if you are in trials this song witl be a blessing!

For All the Saints is one of my favorite hymns. It  has often 

encouraged me during the episodes of  major depression, and after 

 the loss of our daughter Lindsay,who was nineteen years old, when she went

to be with the Lord.

In 1985, after an internship, my wife Robyn and I moved to Scranton, 

PA. We did  this to get much needed familial  help ,when my depression 

had come on me suddenly, and for a period disabled me.

While attending my brother's church we sang it often. 

 I was especially

 drawn to the  fifth and sixth verses of the song below.

Here are the verses, and my running commentary.

5. And when the fight is fierce, ,
I was battling the fiercest  of foes.
and the warfare long,
 It seemed like forever to get the help I needed.
But then came a great reminder  from God.

Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
It was not a loud song.It was not boisterous. It 
stealed on the ear. It was like what happened 
to the British during the Boer/War. The discouraged, soldiers
had  been almost outflanked by the enemy . It was a terrifying situation. 
The British soldiers,heard the  distant sound of the bagpipes.
 This meant Scottish Re-enforcements were coming.

And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Their hearts were brave again.

Brave hearts spawn strong arms. The battle
must go on. The devil is  strong. But this fallen angel,
is no match for  our Champion, the Lorded Jesus Christ,
who is  omnipotent and will soon "crush Satan under 
your feet, Romans 16:20 (NASB)

6. But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of Glory passes on His way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

But that was not the end of my trials
Someday, the King of Glory, the Lord Jesus Christ
will break into  history not to die again for sin, but, He
will extinguish Satan and all that are evil. He will take
his soldiers to heaven, where they can rest from their labors

(Revelation 19:11-21 NASB). 

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their

eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall  be any more pain. For the former things are passed away.

                                           

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Here is the song below.

For All the Saints Who from Their Labors Rest"

by William W. Howe, 1823-1897
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JAz0EUZqu0 

1. For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confess,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest,
Alleluia! Alleluia!

2. Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

3. Oh, may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old
And win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

4. O blest communion, fellowship divine,
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

5. And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

6. But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of Glory passes on His way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

7. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son,and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia!

8. The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon, to faithful warriors come rest.
Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Many times because my brain chemistry was not working I would began
to sob in front of the pew/ It was third verse which encouragement. An encouragement that is rarely realized in the deep darkness that depression brings/
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Heb. 12:1
Author: William W. How, 1864,