Gloria Deo ‎#130

130. Hark, the Hosts of Heaven are Singing

1 Hark, the hosts of heav’n are singing
Praises to their new-born Lord,
Strains of sweetest music flinging,
Not a note or word unheard.

2 On this night, all nights excelling,
God’s high praises sounded forth,
As their lowly flocks they tended,
Came new tidings from the skies.

3 All the hosts of heaven are chanting
Songs with power to stir and thrill,
And the universe is panting
Joy’s deep longings to fulfill.

4 On this day then through creation
Let the glorious hymn ring out;
Let men hail the great salvation,
“God with us,” with song and shout.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the hosts of heav'n are singing
• Title: Hark, the Hosts of Heaven are Singing
• Author: E. H. Plumptre
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Christ: Birth of

Tune Information

• Name: OSWALD
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 8s & 7s.