Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #233 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship Lyrics: 1 I hear a voice that comes from far;
From Calvary it sounds abroad;
It soothes my soul, and calms my fear;
It speaks of pardon bought with blood.
2 And is it true, that many fly
The sound that bids my soul rejoice;
And rather choose in sin to die,
Than turn an ear to mercy’s voice!
3 Alas for those!--the day is near,
When mercy will be heard no more;
Then will they ask in vain to hear
The voice they would not hear before.
4 With such, I own, I once appear'd,
But now I know how great their loss;
For sweeter sounds were never heard
Than mercy utters from the cross. Topics: The Christian His Conversion Languages: English
I hear a voice that comes from far