Laudes Domini ‎#567

567. "The sea of glass"

1 Hark! the sound of holy voices,
Chanting at the crystal sea,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Lord, to thee!

2 Multitudes, which none can number,
Like the stars in glory stand,
Clothed in white apparel, holding
Palms of victory in their hands.

3 They have come from tribulation,
And have washed their robes in blood,
Washed them in the blood of Jesus;
Tried they were and firm they stood.

4 Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented,
Sawn asunder, slain with sword,
They have conquered death and Satan
By the might of Christ the Lord.

5 Love and peace they taste for ever,
And all truth and knowledge see
In the Beatific Vision
Of the blessed Trinity.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the sound of holy voices
• Title: "The sea of glass"
• Author: C. Wordsworth
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Rest of Heaven; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNSEY
• Composer: A. M. Bartholemew
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Key: B♭ Major