International Song Service ‎#293

293. Hark! what mean those holy voices

1 Hark! what mean those holy voices,
Sweetly sounding thro' the skies?
Lo, the angelic host rejoices;
Heavenly hallelujahs 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.'"

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: HARK! WHAT MEAN THOSE VOICES?
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Key: B♭ Major