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His Voice as the Sound is an American folk hymn first published in A Supplement to the Kentucky Harmony in 1820. Set in a minor key– characteristic of the ‘haunting’ style common in early American hymnody– the music complements the vivid text written in 1790 by English Baptist minister Joseph Swain.
In 2025, the hymn was included among newly released selections in the Latter-day Saint hymnal, Hymns—For Home and Church.
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Double Bass duet. Can be accompanied on either piano or organ.
Words
(included for context — not sung in instrumental performances)
1. His voice as the sound of the dulcimer sweet
Is heard through the shadow of death.
The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet;
The air is perfumed with His breath.
His words like a fountain of righteousness flow
That waters the garden of grace.
The source of salvation all people shall know
And bask in the smile of His face.
2. The robes of His righteousness— who can describe?
Their purity words would defile.
The heav’ns to His presence their beauties ascribe,
And earth is made rich by His smile.
The warmth of His mercy in excellence bright
Shines down from His kingdom above.
Like morning, He fills all creation with light
And comforts His people with love.
