The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9601

9601. Whence Those Sounds Symphonious?

1 Whence those sounds symphonious?
Solemn, sweet and rare,
Music most harmonious
Filling all the air:
Hark! ’tis angels singing,
Singing here on earth;
Joyful tidings bringing,
Of the Savior’s birth.

2 In that region yonder,
Where the angels sing,
Bursts of joy and wonder
Make the air to ring:
Praise and adoration
Be to God above:
And to man, salvation,
Object now of love.

3 Now, ye heavens, sing ye;
Earth, break forth and cry;
O ye mountains, ring ye,
With the sound of joy;
For the Lord has done it:
His the victory.
His own arm hath won it:
Israel shall be free.

Text Information

• First Line: Whence those sounds symphonious?
• Title: Whence Those Sounds Symphonious?
• Author: Thomas Kelly
• Meter: 11.11 D
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Not Before Published (Dublin: Thomas Johnston, 1815)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ZOVKO
• Composer: James Cutler Dunn Parker, 1828-1916
• Meter: 11.11 D
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain