When Jordan Hushed His Waters Still

Verse 1

When Jordan hushed his waters still, And silence slept on Zion's hill; When Salem's shepherds through the night Watched o'er their flocks by starry light;

Verse 2

Hark! from the midnight hills around, A voice of more than mortal sound In distant hallelujahs stole, Like music o'er the raptured soul.

Verse 3

On wheels of light, on wings of flame, The glorious hosts of Zion came; High heaven with songs of triumph rung, While angels struck their harps and sung.