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Hark! the sound of holy voices
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.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Hark! the sound of holy voices by Gerard Francis Cobb — Lyrics
Hark! the sound of holy voices, chanting at the crystal sea,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lord, to Thee;
Multitude, which none can number, like the stars in glory stand
Clothed in white apparel, holding palms of victory in their hand.
Patriarch, and holy prophet, who prepared the way of Christ
King, apostle, saint, confessor, martyr and evangelist;
Saintly maiden, godly matron, widows who have watched to prayer
Joined in holy concert, singing to the Lord of all, are there.
They have come from tribulation, and have washed their robes in blood,
Washed them in the blood of Jesus; tried they were, and firm they stood;
Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented, sawn asunder, slain with sword;
They have conquered death and Satan by the might of Christ the Lord.
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About Hark! the sound of holy voices
This anthem describes a glorious vision of heaven, where a vast, unnumbered multitude, clothed in white and holding palms, sing Alleluia to God. The text vividly enumerates the saints who join in this heavenly chorus: patriarchs, prophets, apostles, martyrs, confessors, evangelists, virgins, and widows, all united in joyful praise. Gerard Francis Cobb’s setting for SATB voices captures the profound spiritual exultation and solemnity of this scene, translating the English words into a powerful musical expression of eternal victory and faith.
