| Hymn: | Hark, A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding |
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| Tune: | Merton |
| Words: | Edward Caswall (1814-78) |
| Music: | William Henry Monk (1823-89) |
Verse 1
Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding:
"Christ is nigh!" it seems to say,
"Cast away the dreams of darkness,
O ye children of the day!"
Verse 2
Wakened by the solemn warning,
Let the Earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, the Sun, all ill dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
Verse 3
Lo! the Lamb, so long-expected,
Comes with pardon down from Heav'n;
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forgiv'n.
Verse 4
So when next he comes with glory
And the world is wrapped in fear,
With his mercy he may shield us,
And with words of love draw near.
Verse 5
Honor, glory, might, and blessing
To the Father and the Son,
With the everlasting Spirit,
While eternal ages run.