Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#473

473. Hark! what mean those holy voices

1 Hark! what mean those holy voices
Sweetly sounding thro' the skies?
Lo, th' angelic host rejoices;
Heav'nly hallelujahs rise.

2 Listen to the wondrous story,
Which they chant in hymns of joy;
"Glory in the highest, glory!
Glory be to God most high!

3 "Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found;
Souls redeemed and sins forgiven;
Loud our golden harps shall sound.

4 "Christ is born, the great Anointed;
Heaven and earth His praises sing!
O receive Whom God appointed,
For your Prophet, Priest, and King.

5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him;
Learn His Name, and taste His joy;
Till in Heaven ye sing before Him,
Glory be to God most high!"

6 Let us learn the wondrous story
Of our great Redeemer's birth;
Spread the brightness of His glory,
Till it cover all the earth.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices
• Author: John Cawood (1819)
• Meter: 8s. 7s. No. 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas; Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: SIBERIA
• Composer: Sylvanus Billings Pond (1841)
• Meter: 8s. 7s. No. 5
• Key: C Major