The Hymnal and Order of Service 627. Hark! the sound of holy voices

The Hymnal and Order of Service‎#627

Text:	Hark! the Sound of Holy Voices
Author:	Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885

627. Hark! the Sound of Holy Voices

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1 Hark! the sound of holy voices,
Chanting at the crystal sea,
Halleluia, halleluia,
Halleluia, Lord, to Thee!
Multitudes which none can number,
Like the stars in glory stand,
Clothed in white apparel, holding
Palms of vict'ry in their hand.

2 They have come from tribulation,
And have washed their robes in blood,
Washed them in the blood of Jesus;
Tried they were, and firm they stood;
Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented,
Sawn asunder, slain with sword,
They have conquered death and Satan
By the might of Christ the Lord.

3 Now they reign in heavenly glory,
Now they walk in golden light,
Now they drink, as from a river,
Holy bliss and infinite:
Love and peace they taste forever,
And all truth and knowledge see
In the beatific vision
Of the blessèd Trinity.

Amen.