The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11652

11652. Hark,The Heav'nly Voices Sing

1 Hark, the heav’nly voices sing,
Glory to a Savior king.
Glad hosannas sang the angels;
O, how precious was the message:
Peace on earth, good will tow’rd men,
Peace on earth, good will tow’rd men!

2 Why should Jesus come to earth,
Taking such a humble birth,
In a manger as a stranger,
Come so lowly, yet so holy,
Come to set His people free,
Come to set His people free?

3 Said the shepherds, wondering men:
"Let us go to Bethlehem."
There they found Him in a manger,
Found the blessèd little Stranger;
He, the Savior of the world,
He, the Savior of the world.

4 Then to seek the Prince of Peace
Came the wise men from the east,
Myrrh and gold, sweet frankincense
All had brought Him, costly presents;
Gifts of love were all of these,
Gifts of love were all of these.

5 What does Jesus ask of me?
Free will offering it must be.
All my heart and all my powers,
All my days and all my hours.
Here I give myself to Thee,
Here I give myself to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the heav’nly voices sing
• Title: Hark,The Heav'nly Voices Sing
• Author: Frederick A. Graves (1893, alt.)
• Meter: 77.88.77
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CELESTIA
• Arranger: Jacob Gerhard Meidell (circa 1840)
• Meter: 77.88.77
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Danish melody
• Copyright: Public Domain