Hark! a Thrilling Voice Is Sounding

Verse 1

Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh!" it seems to say, "Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!"

Verse 2

Wakened by the solemn warning, Let the Earth-bound soul arise; Christ, the Sun, all ill dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies.

Verse 3

Lo! the Lamb, so long-expected, Comes with pardon down from Heav'n; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiv'n.

Verse 4

So when next he comes with glory And the world is wrapped in fear, With his mercy he may shield us, And with words of love draw near.

Verse 5

Honor, glory, might, and blessing To the Father and the Son, With the everlasting Spirit, While eternal ages run.