The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10239

10239. Hark! The Distant Isles Proclaim

1 Hark! the distant isles proclaim
Glory to Messiah’s name;
Hymns of praise unheard before,
Echo from the farthest shore.

2 Hearts that once were taught to own
Idol gods of wood and stone,
Now to light and life restored
Honor Jesus as their Lord.

3 Blessèd Savior, still proceed;
Bid the glorious conquest speed;
Let this first refreshing ray
Brighten to a perfect day.

4 At Thy Gospel’s solemn call
Bid the towers of Satan fall;
And his wretched slaves obtain
Freedom from their galling chain.

5 Let the messengers of peace
Raise their voice and never cease
Till the world from sin made free,
Shall unite to worship Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the distant isles proclaim
• Title: Hark! The Distant Isles Proclaim
• Author: William H. Bathurst
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Psalms and Hymns for Public and Private Use (London: Hatchard and Sons, 1831)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: GLAD DAY by William W. Gilchrist

Tune Information

• Name: NEW CALABAR
• Composer: John Downing Farrer, 1829-1919
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain