The Hymnal ‎#63

63. Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding

Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding;
"Christ is nigh," it seems to say;
"Cast away the works of darkness,
O ye children of the day."

Wakened by the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.

Lo! the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heaven;
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forgiven;

So when next he comes with glory,
Wrapping all the world in fear,
May he with his mercy shield us,
And with words of love draw near.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
• Translator: Edward Caswall (1849, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Advent; Holy Days: St. John Baptist; Sunday Schools: Advent
• Source: Latin, 5th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: MERTON
• Composer: William H. Monk (1850)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Incipit: 13554 66534 55665
• Key: F Major