260. Hark, hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling
Frederick W. Faber, 1814-63
A lovely song of the journey of life—the Christian’s pilgrimage to heaven, the heart’s true home. “The Pilgrims of the Night” was the title given this hymn by its author, F. W. Faber, the warm-hearted Roman Catholic hymn writer. The phrases of the poem are wrapped in mystery and loveliness. Their meaning is not always clear but the rhythm and musical ring of the hymn are effective and its popularity is genuine and wide-spread.
For comments on F. W. Faber see [Hymn 44].
MUSIC. PILGRIMS was written for this hymn for the appendix to the original edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern.
For comments on the composer, Henry Smart, see [Hymn 46].