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Hark! hark my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Hark! hark my soul by William Baines — 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 SA anthem in English is a moving setting of Frederick William Faber's hymn, Hark! hark, my soul. The text speaks of the heavenly choir welcoming believers and the journey of faith towards eternal rest. It vividly describes the 'angels of Jesus' singing to welcome 'pilgrims of the night' and the 'voice of Jesus' calling to 'weary souls.' The composer William Baines captures the hopeful and comforting message, making it suitable for services focused on pilgrimage, perseverance, or the promise of eternal peace. Its straightforward SA voicing makes it accessible for many choirs seeking a devotional anthem.
