Hark the Sound of Holy Voices
Words and music by Christopher Wordsworth · 1862
Key of D · 100 BPM · 4/4 · Praise,Cross,Church · Rev 7:9-12
Verse 1
Hark the sound of holy voices, chanting at the crystal sea
Halleluia! Halleluia! Halleluia! Lord to Thee.
Multitude which none can number, like the stars in glory stand
Clothed in white apparel, holding palms of vict'ry in their hand.
Verse 2
Patriarch and holy prophet, who prepared the way for Christ,
King, Apostle, Saint, and Martyr Confessor, Evangelist,
Saintly Maiden, godly Matron, Widows who have watched to prayer,
Joined in holy concert singing to the Lord of all are there.
Verse 3
They have come from tribulation, and have washed their robes in Blood,
Washed them in the Blood of Jesus; tried they were, and firm they stood;
Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented, sawn asunder, slain with sword,
They have conquered Death and Satan, by the might of Christ the Lord.
Verse 4
Marching with Thy Cross their banner they have triumphed following
Thee the Captain of Salvation, Thee their Savior and their King;
Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffered; gladly, Lord, with Thee they died;
And by death to Life immortal they were born, and glorified.
Verse 5
Now they reign in heav'nly glory, now they walk in golden light,
Now they drink, as from a river, holy bliss and infinite;
Love and Peace they taste forever, and all Truth and Knowledge see
In the beatific vision of the Blessèd Trinity.
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