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Golden Harps Are Sounding

Frances R. Havergal (1871) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Verse 1

Golden harps are sounding, angel voices ring, pearly gates are opened, opened for the King: Christ, the King of glory, Jesus, King of love, is gone up in triumph to his throne above.

Chorus

All his work is ended, joyfully we sing: Jesus hath ascended: glory to our King!

Verse 2

He who came to save us, he who bled and died, now is crowned with glory at his Father's side. Nevermore to suffer, nevermore to die, Jesus, King of glory, is gone up on high.

Chorus

All his work is ended, joyfully we sing: Jesus hath ascended: glory to our King!

Verse 3

Praying for his children in that blessed place, calling them to glory, sending them his grace; his bright home preparing, faithful ones for you; Jesus ever liveth, ever loveth too.

Chorus

All his work is ended, joyfully we sing: Jesus hath ascended: glory to our King!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 24:7-10

Reference 2

  • acts 5:31

Reference 3

  • hebrews 9:24

Reference 4

  • revelation 5:6