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Hark! Hark, my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hark! Hark, my soul by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling
O’er earth’s green fields and ocean’s wavebeat shore;
How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling
Of that new life when sin shall be no more!
Angels of Jesus, angels of light,
Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!
Onward we go, for still we hear them singing,
'Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come;'
And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing,
The music of the Gospel leads us home. R:
Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing,
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About Hark! Hark, my soul
This evocative SATB setting of a beloved hymn text paints a vivid scene of heavenly welcome for weary travellers. The words describe angelic songs swelling over the earth, heralding a new life free from sin. The recurring refrain, "Angels of Jesus, angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!", offers a message of comfort and assurance, as does the promise of the "music of the Gospel" leading us home. The composer Henry Smart skilfully conveys the profound spiritual message of the text, creating a piece that is both uplifting and deeply moving for choir and congregation alike.
