Church Book ‎#206

206. Hark, ten thousand harps and voices

1 Hark, ten thousand harps and voices
Sound the note of praise above!
Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices;
Jesus reigns, the God of love.
See, He sits on yonder throne;
Jesus rules the world alone.

2 Jesus, hail! whose glory brightens
All above, and makes it fair:
Lord of life, thy smile enlightens,
Cheers and charms Thy people here.
When we think of Love like Thine,
Lord, we own it Love divine.

3 King of glory, reign for ever;
Thine an everlasting crown;
Nothing from Thy love shall sever
Those whom Thou hast made Thine own;
Happy objects of Thy grace
Destined to behold Thy face.

4 Saviour, hasten Thine appearing;
Bring, O bring the glorious day,
When, the awful summons hearing,
Heaven and earth shall pass away:
Then, with golden harps, we'll sing,
"Glory, glory,to our King."

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, ten thousand harps and voices
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1804, a.)
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Kingdom and Glory of Christ; Lent, Third Sunday; Sunday after Ascension
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #511 or #576

Tune Information

• Name: KROSSING
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: P. C. Krossing, 1824