Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#22b

22b. Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices

1 Hark, what mean those holy voices
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo, th'angelic host rejoices;
Heavenly 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!
Oh, 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 covers all the earth!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, what mean those holy voices
• Title: Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices
• Author: John Cawood, 1775-1852 (1819)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Christmas
• Notes: Second Tune

Tune Information

• Name: OXFORD
• Composer: Sir John Stainer, Mus. Doc., 1840-1901
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.