The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1142

1142. What sound is this salutes my ear?

1 What sound is this salutes my ear?
'Tis Michael's trump methinks I hear,
'Tis Michael's trump methinks I hear;
Th' expected day has come.
Behold, the heavens, the earth, the sea.
Proclaim the year of Jubilee;
Proclaim the year of Jubilee;
Return, ye exiles, home.

2 Behold, the fair Jerusalem,
Illuminated by the Lamb,
In glory doth appear.
Fair Zion rising from the tombs
To meet the Bridegroom: lo! he comes,
And hails the festive year.

3 My soul is striving to be thee;
I long to rise and wing the air,
And trace the sacred road.
Adieu, adieu, all earthly things;
O that I had an angel's wings!
I'd quickly see my God.

4 Fly, lingering moments, fly, O fly!
I thirst, I pant, I long to try
Angelic joys to prove!
Soon I'll receive from Christ my Lord
Eternal life, the great reward,
And shout redeeming love.

Text Information

• First Line: What sound is this salutes my ear?
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Miscellaneous: Old Melodies

Tune Information

• Name: WHAT SOUND IS THIS?
• Meter: C. P. M
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Arranged