Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#133

133. Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding

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

2 Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise:
Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.

3 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.

4 So, when next He comes with glory,
Wrapping all the earth in fear,
With His mercy He may shield us,
And with words of love draw near.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Advent

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