The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#179a

179a. Hark! the sound of holy voices

1 Hark! the sound of holy voices,
Chanting at the crystal sea,
Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord, to Thee;
Multitude which none can number,
Like the stars in glory stands,
Clothed in white apparel, holding
Palms of victory in their hands.

2 Patriarch, and holy prophet.
Who prepared the way for Christ,
King, apostle, saint, confessor,
Martyr and evangelist;
Saintly maiden, golden matron,
Widows who have watched to prayer,
Joined in holy concert, singing,
To the Lord of all, are there.

3 Marching with Thy cross their banner,
They have triumphed, following
Thee, the Captain of salvation,
Thee, their Saviour and their King;
Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffered;
Gladly, Lord, with Thee they died;
And by death to life immortal
They were born and glorified.

4 Now they reign in heavenly glory,
Now they walk in golden light,
Now they drink, as from a river,
Holy bliss and infinite:
Love and peace they taste for ever,
And all truth and knowledge see
In the beatific vision
Of the blessèd Trinity.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the sound of holy voices
• Title: Hark! the sound of holy voices
• Author: Bp. C. Wordsworth (1862)
• Meter: 8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: All Saints; Church At Rest
• Notes: Tune name in index: MOULTRIE

Tune Information

• Name: [Hark! the sound of holy voices]
• Composer: Gerard Cobb
• Meter: 8.7.D.