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Hark! hark my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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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! hark my soul by Harry Rowe Shelley — 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 anthem, Hark! hark my soul, by Harry Rowe Shelley, is set for SATB choir in English. The text paints a vivid scene of angelic songs swelling over the earth, heralding a new life free from sin. It speaks of the continuous journey of pilgrims towards a heavenly home, guided by the echoing music of the Gospel. The lyrics offer a message of comfort and invitation, as the voice of Jesus calls to weary souls, promising rest and drawing them towards the Good Shepherd. Shelley's setting captures the hopeful and devotional nature of the words, making it a fitting choice for sacred occasions.
