Lutheran Service Book ‎#345

345. Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

1 Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding!
"Christ is near," we hear it say.
"Cast away the works of darkness,
All you children of the day!"

2 Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, its sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.

3 See, the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heav'n.
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all, to be forgiv'n:

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

5 Honor, glory, might, dominion
to the Father and the Son
With the ever-living Spirit
While eternal ages run!

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding!
• Title: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:76-79
  ;
  Isaiah 60:1-3
  ;
  Isaiah 60:19-20
  ;
  Ephesians 5:8-14
  ;
  Isaiah 25:7-9
• Topic: End Times
• Source: Latin, c. 5th-10th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: MERTON
• Composer: William H. Monk, 1823-89
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major