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Hark, I hear the harps eternal
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Hark, I hear the harps eternal by J. G. Stalnaker — Lyrics
Hark, I hear the harps eternal
Ringing on the farther shore,
As I near those swollen waters
With their deep and solemn roar.
Refrain
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, praise the lamb!
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Glory to the great I AM!
And my soul, tho’ stain’d with sorrow,
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About Hark, I hear the harps eternal
J. G. Stalnaker's Hark, I hear the harps eternal is an SATB anthem for mixed choir. The text draws on the imagery of a soul transitioning from earthly life to the afterlife, nearing a river crossing towards a "city far away." The lyrics speak of hearing "harps eternal" and the voices of "saintly souls" singing in "mansions of the blest." The refrain offers a powerful "Hallelujah, praise the lamb!" The music likely reflects the solemnity of the journey and the ultimate joy of reaching a place of perfect rest, making it a moving choice for sacred services.
