Christ in Song ‎#325

325. The Voice Within

1 There lives a voice within me,
Guest angel of my heart,
Whose whisp'rings strive to win me
To act a noble part.
Up evermore it springeth
Like some sweet melody.
And evermore it singeth
This song of songs to me:

Chorus:
This world is full of beauty,
That points the soul above,
And if we did our duty,
It might be full of love.

2 The leaf tongues of the forest,
The flower lips of the sod,
The birds that hymn their raptures
Up to the throne of God;
The summer wind that bringeth
Joy over land and sea.
Have each a voice that singeth
This song of songs to me: [Chorus]

3 O voice of God most tender,
O voice of God divine,
Still be my heart's defender
Till ev'ry tho't is Thine;
My soul in gladness bringeth
Its songs of praise to Thee,
While all around me singeth
This song of songs to me: [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There lives a voice within me
• Title: The Voice Within
• Author: G. Massey
• Refrain First Line: This world is full of beauty
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Guide; Choir or Quartet: Invitation; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet

Tune Information

• Name: BERTHOLD
• Composer: Berthold Tours
• Meter: 7s, 6s, D.
• Key: E♭ Major