The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#190

190. Hark, what mean those holy voices

1 Hark! what mean those holy voices,
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! th'angelic host rejoices,
Heav'nly Hallelujahs rise.
Listen to the wondrous story
Which they chant in hymns of joy:
"Glory in the hightest, glory!
Glory be to God most high!"

2 "Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found,
Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven,
Loud our golden harps shall sound.
Christ is born, the great Anointed:
Heaven and earth His praises sing;
O receive whom God appointed
For your prophet, priest, and king.

3 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him;
Learn His Name, and taste His joy;
Till in heaven ye sing before Him,
'Glory be to God most high!'"
Let us learn the wondrous story
Of our great Redeemer's birth;
Spread the brightness of His glory
Till it cover all the earth.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, what mean those holy voices
• Author: J. Cawood (1819)
• Meter: 8, 7. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [Hark! what mean those holy voices]
• Composer: R. Redhead, 1820—88
• Meter: 8, 7. 8L.
• Key: E♭ Major