Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#117

117. Hark! what mean those holy voices

1 Hark! what means those holy voices,
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! the 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;
Man redeemed, his sins forgiven,
Loud our golden harps shall sound.

4 Christ is born, the great Anointed;
Heaven and earth His praises sing;
O 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 cover all the earth.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices
• Author: J. Cawood, 1775-1852
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Adoration: Of Jesus; Angels: Song at Nativity; Christ: Adoration of; Christmas Hymns; The Son: Christmas; Nativity, the; Jesus (See also Christ): Abiding; Song: Of the Angels; Peace: On Earth

Tune Information

• Name: UNSER HERRSCHER
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: C Major
• Source: J. Neander's Collection, 1680