The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#286

286. When Jordan hushed his waters still

1 When Jordan hushed his waters still,
And silence slept on Zion's hill;
When Salem's shepherds through the night
Watched o'er their flocks by starry light;

2 Hark! from the midnight hills around,
A voice of more than mortal sound
In distant hallelujahs stole,
Like music o'er the raptured soul.

3 On wheels of light, on wings of flame,
The glorious hosts of Zion came;
High heaven with songs of triumph rung,
While angels struck their harps and sung.

Text Information

• First Line: When Jordan hushed his waters still
• Author: Thomas Campbell
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Christ: First Advent

Tune Information

• Name: HARMONY GROVE
• Composer: Henry K. Oliver
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #47, 58, or 101.