Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#270

270. A voice, a heavenly voice I hear!

1 A voice, a heavenly voice I hear!
Arise, O soul, come and draw near
To hallow and revere
The day the Lord thy God doth make,
And of the bread of life partake.

2 I come, dear Jesus, at thy word,
A guest unworthy to thy board,
My Saviour and my Lord.
O clothe me with thy righteousness,
My soul with thy salvation bless! A-men.

3 O Lord, who my Redeemer art,
Come thou and purify my heart.
From thee I'll ne'er depart,
But wheresoe'er thou leadest me
In constant faith I'll follow thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: A voice, a heavenly voice I hear!
• Translator, Stanza 1: Samuel Magnus Hill, 1851 - 1921
• Author: Johan Olof Wallin, 1779- 1839
• Translator, Stanza 3 : Ernst W. Olson, 1870 - 1958
• Meter: 8 8 6, 8 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: Sacraments and Rites: Holy Communion
• Source: Tr. st 2, composite

Tune Information

• Name: ST. JAMES' STOCKHOLM
• Composer: Olof Ahlstrom, 1756 - 1835
• Meter: 8 8 6, 8 8.
• Key: G Major