The Jewel ‎#43

43. Strike, The Harp of Zion

1 Strike the harp of Zion, wake the tuneful lay;
Bear the joyful tidings far away;
Lo! the morn is breaking, morn of purest love,
Praise for ever, praise to God above.

Chorus:
Glory! glory! hark! the angels sing,
Glory! glory! hear the echo ring!
Strike the harp of Zion, wake the tuneful lay;
Bear the joyful tidings far away, far away,
Bear the joyful tidings far away.

2 Over distant regions vailed in error’s night,
See the holy dawn of gospel light;
See! the nations coming at the Saviour’s call,
Coming now to crown him Lord of all. [Chorus]

3 O, the joyful story, life to every soul!
Like a mighty ocean let it roll,
Bringing home the lost ones from the path of sin,
Till the world shall all be gathered in. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Strike the harp of Zion
• Title: Strike, The Harp of Zion
• Author: Fanny Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Glory! glory! hark! the angels sing
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [Strike the harp of Zion]
• Composer: W. B. Bradbury
• Key: A Major