Scripture Verse

I heard the voice of many angels…ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb. Revelation 5:11–12

Introduction

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Thomas Kelly (1769–1855)

Words: Tho­mas Kel­ly, Hymns on Va­ri­ous Pass­ag­es of Scrip­tures, se­cond edi­tion, 1806.

Music: Rath­bun Ith­amar Con­key, 1849 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ithamar Conkey (1815–1867)

Lyrics

Hark! the notes of angels singing,
Glory, glo­ry to the Lamb!
All in Hea­ven their tribute bringing,
Raising high the Sav­ior’s name.

Ye for whom His life was given,
Sacred themes to you belong:
Come, assist the choir of Hea­ven,
Join the ev­er­last­ing song.

See! the angelic hosts have crowned Him,
Jesus fills the throne on high;
Countless myriads, hovering round Him,
With His praises rend the sky.

Filled with holy emulation,
Let us vie with those above:
Sweet the theme, a free sal­va­tion,
Fruit of ev­er­last­ing love.

Endless life in Him possessing,
Let us praise His precious name;
Glory, honor, power and blessing
Be for­ev­er to the Lamb.