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Hark! Hark! My Soul Op. 53 No. 2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Hark! Hark! My Soul Op. 53 No. 2 by Dudley Buck — 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 Op. 53 No. 2
This anthem for soprano solo and SATB choir, Hark! Hark! My Soul, sets a deeply devotional English text that paints a vivid picture of the afterlife. The opening lines invite us to listen to angelic songs swelling over the earth, heralding a new life free from sin. The lyrics speak of the Gospel's music guiding weary souls towards home, echoing Jesus's call to the faithful. The music reflects this spiritual journey, with the soprano solo offering moments of personal reflection and the choir providing powerful declarations of faith. The anthem offers a message of hope and eternal rest, urging listeners to turn their steps towards the 'Kind Shepherd'.
