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Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding.
"Christ is nigh," it seems to say;
"Cast away the works of darkness,
O ye children of the day."
Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earthbound soul arise;
Christ, our Sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
Lo! the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heaven;
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
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About Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
William Henry Monk composed this stirring hymn setting. Set to a familiar English text, the music calls for SATB voices. The lyrics convey a powerful message of spiritual awakening and anticipation of Christ's return, urging listeners to cast off darkness and prepare for His glory. The composition builds with a sense of urgency and solemnity, reflecting the gravity of the text's warning and the joy of its promise. It is a deeply devotional piece, suitable for services marking Advent or other occasions focused on repentance and eschatological hope.
