The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#83

83. Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices

1 Hark! what mean those holy voices
Sweetly sounding thro' the skies?
Lo, th'angelic host rejoices,
Heav'nly 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;
Souls redeemed and sins forgiven!
Loud our golden harps shall sound.

4 Christ is born, the great Anointed!
Heav'n and earth, His praises sing!
Oh, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices
• Title: Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices
• Author: John Cawood (1819, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:14
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Psalmodia Sacra," Gotha, 1715