Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#744

744. Hark how the adoring hosts above

1 Hark how the adoring hosts above,
with songs surround the throne!
Ten thousand, thousand are their tongues;
but all their hearts are one.

2 Worthy the Lamb that died, they cry,
to be exalted thus;
worthy the Lamb, let us reply;
for he was slain for us.

3 Thou hast redeemed us with thy blood,
and set the prisoners free;
thou mad'st us kings and priests to God,
and we shall reign with thee.

4 From every kindred, every tongue,
thou brought'st thy chosen race;
and distant lands and isles have shared
the riches of thy grace.

5 To him who sits upon the throne,
the God whom we adore,
and to the Lamb that once was slain,
be glory evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark how the adoring hosts above
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:11-14
• Topic: The Church Celebrates: Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Christ Risen: Ascension; Christian Year: Ascension; Salvation and Redemption
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, Paraphrase 65, verses 5, 6, 8, 9, 11
• Notes: An alternative tune DESERT (LYNGHAM) is found at 352

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1673-1707)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major