The Church Hymnal ‎#41a

41a. Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding

1 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding;
"Christ is nigh," it seems to say;
"Cast away the works of darkness
O ye children of the day!"

2 Wakened by the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.

3 Lo! the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heaven;
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forgiven;

4 So when next He comes in glory,
Wrapping all the world in fear,
May He with His mercy shield us,
And with words of love draw near.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
• Translator: E. Caswall
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Preparation for Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MERTON
• Composer: W. H. Monk
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.