270. A voice, a heavenly voice I hear!

1 A voice, a heavenly voice I hear!
Arise, O soul, come and draw near
To hallow and revere
The day the Lord thy God doth make,
And of the bread of life partake.

2 I come, dear Jesus, at thy word,
A guest unworthy to thy board,
My Saviour and my Lord.
O clothe me with thy righteousness,
My soul with thy salvation bless! A-men.

3 O Lord, who my Redeemer art,
Come thou and purify my heart.
From thee I'll ne'er depart,
But wheresoe'er thou leadest me
In constant faith I'll follow thee.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: A voice, a heavenly voice I hear!
Translator, Stanza 1: Samuel Magnus Hill, 1851 - 1921
Author: Johan Olof Wallin, 1779- 1839
Translator, Stanza 3 : Ernst W. Olson, 1870 - 1958
Meter: 8 8 6, 8 8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: Sacraments and Rites: Holy Communion
Source: Tr. st 2, composite
Tune Information
Name: ST. JAMES' STOCKHOLM
Composer: Olof Ahlstrom, 1756 - 1835
Meter: 8 8 6, 8 8.
Key: G Major



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