The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15982

15982. Songs Of Rejoicing

1 Songs of rejoicing now fall on our ears,
Cheering our spirits and soothing our fears;
Hark! the new voices, in tuneful accord,
Sound the high praises of Jesus, our Lord.

Refrain:
Listen, O listen, and hear the glad song
Nations and kingdoms are wafting along;
Praise in the highest with rapture they sing,
Glory, all glory to Jesus, our king.

2 Lo! the sad silence is broken at last,
Bright is the dawning, the darkness is past;
Songs of redemption ring out on the air,
Jesus has conquered, His glory declare. [Refrain]

3 Heralds of Jesus have gone to proclaim
Tidings of gladness and peace through His name;
Multitudes waiting for light from above
Hail the sweet message of light and of love. [Refrain]

4 Spread the good tidings, for all have not heard—
Prisoners of darkness await the glad word;
Voices now silent shall tunefully sing
Loud hallelujahs to Jesus our king. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of rejoicing now fall on our ears
• Title: Songs Of Rejoicing
• Author: Julia H. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Listen, O listen, and hear the glad song
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 D
• Language: English
• Source: The Gospel Choir No. 2, by Ira D. Sankey, James McGranahan and George C. Stebbins (Toronto: The Copp, Clark Company, 1895)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VUHLEDAR
• Composer: James McGranahan (1895)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain