The Hymnal ‎#169

169. Hark! what mean those holy voices

1 Hark! what mean those holy voices,
Sweetly warbling in the skies?
Sure the angelic host rejoices,
Loudest alleluias rise.

2 Listen to the wondrous story,
Which they chant in hymns of joy:
"Glory in the highest, glory;
Glory be to God Most High!

3 "Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found;
Souls redeemed and sins forgiven;
Loud our golden harps shall sound.

4 "Christ is born, the great Anointed;
Heaven and earth His glory sing;
Glad receive whom God appointed
For your Prophet, Priest, and King!

5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him;
Learn His name, and taste His joy:
Till in heaven you sing before Him,
Glory be to God Most High!"

6 Let us learn the wondrous story
Of our great Redeemer's birth,
Spread the brightness of His glory,
Till it covers all the earth.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices
• Author: Rev. John Cawood (1819)
• Publication Date: 1895

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