The Excelsior Hymnal ‎#122

122. Holy Is the Lord

1 Hark, oh hark, a chorus that swells,
A wonderful song of praise,
How its strain of glory excels
All others that lips could raise,
“Holy is the Lord of Hosts,”
It echoes from the skies,
“Holy is the Lord of Hosts,”
The list’ning earth replies.
For blessed is His Name,
Blessed all others above,
Eternally the same,
Boundless and great is His love.
Blessed His Name,
Boundless His love.

Refrain:
Join, oh join the chorus that rings,
Oh join it with glad accord,
Praise, oh praise the greatest of kings,
Oh worship and praise the Lord,
For Holy is the Lord.

2 Hark, oh hark, by angels of light
That anthem of praise is sung,
There in realms celestial and bright
His Name is on ev’ry tongue,
“Holy is the Lord of Hosts,”
Around His throne they sing,
“Holy is the Lord of Hosts,”
Let mortal answer ring.
All hail, Redeemer, King,
Honor and glory are Thine,
Our tribute we would bring,
Praising our Monarch divine.
Hail to our King,
Monarch divine. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, oh hark, a chorus that swells
• Title: Holy Is the Lord
• Author: Edith Sandford Tillotson
• Refrain First Line: Join, oh join the chorus that rings
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1919

Tune Information

• Name: [Hark, oh hark, a chorus that swells]
• Composer: Offenbach
• Arranger: I. H. Meredith