1 Hark! what mean those holy voices
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! the angelic host rejoices,
Heavenly alleluias rise.
2 Listen to the wondrous story,
Which they chant in hymns of joy--
"Glory in the highest, glory!
Glory be to God most high!
3 "Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found;
Souls redeemed and sins forgiven,
Loud our golden harps shall sound.
4 "Christ is born; the great Anointed!
Heaven and earth his praises sing!
O receive whom God appointed,
For your Prophet, Priest, and King!
5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore him;
Learn His name to magnify,
Till in heaven ye sing before him,
Glory be to God most high!
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First Line: | Hark! what mean those holy voices |
Meter: | 8s. 7s. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1874 |
Topic: | The Christian Year: Christmas |