Vox clara ecce intonat

Hark, a joyful voice is thrilling
And each dim and winding way
Of the ancient temple filling ;
Dreams depart, for it is day

Christ is coming — from thy bed
Earth-bound soul, awake and spring —
With the sun new-risen to shed
Health on human suffering

Lo, to grant a pardon free
Comes a willing Lamb from heaven ;
Sad and tearful, hasten we
One and all, to be forgiven

Once again he comes in light
Girding earth with fear and woe ;
Lord, be thou our loving might
From our guilt and ghostly foe

To the Father and the Son
And the Spirit, who in heaven
Ever witness, Three and One
Praise on earth be ever given