When Jordan hushed his waters still
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When Jordan hushed his waters still,And silence slept on Zion's hill;When Salem's shepherds through the nightWatched o'er their flocks by starry light;
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Hark! from the midnight hills around,A voice of more than mortal soundIn distant hallelujahs stole,Like music o'er the raptured soul.
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On wheels of light, on wings of flame,The glorious hosts of Zion came;High heaven with songs of triumph rung,While angels struck their harps and sung.