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Hark, my soul! It is the Lord
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, my soul! It is the Lord by John Bacchus Dykes — Lyrics
1. Hark, my soul! it is the Lord;
'Tis Thy Saviour, hear His word;
Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee:
'Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me?'
2. 'I delivered thee when bound,
And, when bleeding, healed thy wound;
Sought thee wandering, set thee right;
Turned thy darkness into light.'
3. 'Can a woman's tender care
Cease towards the child she bare?
Yes, she may forgetful be,
Yet will I remember thee.'
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About Hark, my soul! It is the Lord
This familiar hymn, set to John Bacchus Dykes’s own tune, is often sung on occasions of reflection and devotion, particularly during Lent and Holy Week. The text explores the personal relationship between the soul and Christ, beginning with Jesus’s direct address to the singer: 'Say, poor sinner, lov’st thou Me?' The composer responds by reaffirming God’s unwavering love and faithfulness, contrasting it with human frailty. The SATB arrangement offers rich harmonies to support the profound message of divine commitment and the assurance of eternal glory. This is a deeply personal and comforting anthem for any sacred service.
