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Hearken to the solemn voice, the awful midnight cry
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hearken to the solemn voice, the awful midnight cry by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Hearken to the solemn voice,
The awful midnight cry,
Waiting souls, rejoice, rejoice,
And see the Bridegroom nigh:
Lo! He comes to keep his word;
Light and joy his looks impart,
Go ye forth to meet your Lord,
And meet him in your heart.
Ye who faint beneath the load
Of sin, your heads lift up,
See your dear, redeeming God,
He comes, and bids you hope.
In the midnight of your grief,
Jesus doth his mourners chear,
Now he brings you sure relief:
Believe, and feel him here.
Ye whose loins are girt stand forth!
Whose lamps are burning bright,
Worthy in your Saviour’s worth,
To walk with Christ in light:
Jesus bids your hearts be clean,
Bids you all his promise prove;
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About Hearken to the solemn voice, the awful midnight cry
Thomas Clark's SATB setting of Hearken to the solemn voice, the awful midnight cry is a sacred hymn rooted in the tradition of evangelical revival. The English text vividly portrays the second coming of Christ, urging listeners to await the Bridegroom with joy and readiness. It speaks directly to the souls burdened by sin, offering hope and relief, and calls those prepared, with lamps burning bright, to walk in the Saviour's light. The music is designed to convey the solemnity and urgency of this eschatological message, providing a powerful setting for congregational singing or choir performance.
