Church Book ‎#127

127. Hark! what mean those holy voices

1 Hark! what mean those holy voices
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! the angelic host rejoices;
Heavenly hallelujahs 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, and taste His joy;
Till in Heaven ye sing before Him,
Glory be to God most high!"

6 Let us learn the wondrous story
Of our great Redeemer's birth;
Spread the brightness of His glory,
Till it cover all the earth.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices
• Author: John Cawood (1814, a.)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christmas; Christmas Day
• Notes: Alternate tune #14 or #266

Tune Information

• Name: BETHANY
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: From index: Ad. John Goss, 1864