HYMN #0223 A&M #223 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 11.10.11.10.9.11 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #223: Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

Hark ! hark, my soul ! Angelic
songs are swelling
O'er earth's green fields, and ocean's
wave-beat shore :

How sweet the truth those blessed
strains are telling
Of that new life when sin shall be
no more.

v Angels of Jesus, (cr) Angels of light,
Singing to welcome (p) the pilgrims
of the night !
Onward we go, for still we hear

them singing,
" Come, weary souls, for Jesus
bids vou come: "'
And through the dark, its echoes

sweetly ringing,
The music of the Gospel leads us
home.
Angels of Jesus, (cr) Angels of light,

o: the night 1
Far, far away, like bells at evening
ealing,
e of Jesus sounds o erland

and sea,
And laden souls, by thousands meekly
stealing,
Kind Shepherd, turn their weary

steps to Thee. .
Angels of Jesus, (cr) Ansrels of light,
Singing to welcome (/•) the pilgrims
of the night 1

GENERAL HYMNS.
Rest comes at length ; though life I m/O happy retribution !
' Short toil, eternal rest ;
belong and dreary,

Tbe day must dawn, and darksome
night be past ;
Faith's journey ends in welcome to
the wearv,

And Heav'n, the heart's true home,
will come at last.
Angels of Jesus, (or) Angels of light,
Singing to welcome ( p) the pilgrims

of the night ! .
Angels! sing on, your faithful
watches keeping,
Sing us sweet fragments of the songs

above ;
Till morning's joy shall end the night
of weeping,
And life's long shadows break in

loudless love.
Angels of Jesus, (cr) Angels of light,
Singing to welcome the pilgrims of
the night i

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #223 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 15 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 11.10.11.10.9.11
Stanza Structure: 15 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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