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Hark! hark, my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hark! hark, my soul by Joseph Barnby — 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 hymn, by Joseph Barnby, is a soaring anthem for SATB choir, sung in English. Its text speaks of the journey of faith, with angelic songs heralding a new life free from sin. The lyrics paint a picture of weary souls being called by Jesus, likening the divine invitation to distant bells. It offers a message of hope and rest, guiding the faithful onward with the sweet echoes of the Gospel. This piece would be particularly fitting for services focusing on pilgrimage, spiritual journeying, or the promise of eternal rest, encouraging listeners to turn their steps towards the Shepherd. Its devotional nature makes it a powerful addition to sacred choral repertoire.
