Hark! what mean those holy voices
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Hark! what mean those holy voices Sweetly sounding in the skies? Lo! th’ angelic host rejoices, Loudest hallelujahs rise. |
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Listen to the wondrous story Which they chant in hymns of joy: “Glory in the highest, glory! Glory be to God most high! |
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“Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. |
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“Christ is born! the great Anointed! Heaven and earth His glory sing; Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King! |
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“Hasten, mortals, to adore Him, Learn His name and taste His joy, Till one day ye sing before Him Glory be to God most high!” |
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Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer’s birth; Spread the brightness of His glory, Till it cover all the earth. |
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Cawood was born in Matlock, Derbyshire, England. Since he was born in humble circumstances, he received a limited education. Through study and diligence he eventually became a curate in the Church of England. He wrote 17 hymns, none of which he personally published. - Songs of the Spirit by Martin