The Church Hymnal ‎#174

174. Hark! the sound of holy voices

1 Hark! the sound of holy voices,
Chanting at the crystal sea,
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord, to Thee:
Multitude which none can number,
Like the stars in glory stands,
Clothed in white apparel, holding
Palms of vict'ry in their hands

2 Patriarch, and holy prophet,
Who prepared the way for Christ,
King, apostle, saint, confessor,
Martyr and evangelist;
Saintly maiden, godly matron,
Widows who have watched to prayer,
Joined in holy concert, singing
To the Lord of all, are there.

3 Marching with Thy Cross, their banner,
They have triumphed, following
Thee, the Captain of salvation,
Thee, their Saviour and their King.
Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffer'd;
Gladly, Lord, with Thee they died;
And by death to life immortal
They were born and glorified.

4 Now they reign in heavenly glory,
Now they walk in golden light,
Now they drink, as from a river,
Holy bliss and infinite:
Love and peace they taste for ever,
And all truth and knowledge see
In the beatific vision
Of the blessed Trinity.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the sound of holy voices
• Author: C. Wordsworth
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Holy Days: All Saints

Tune Information

• Name: SANCTUARY
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. D.
• Key: G Major or modal