I Hear a Voice that Comes from Far STIASTNY—Stiastny I Hear a Voice that Comes from Far 1 I hear a voice that comes from far; From calvary it sounds abroad; It soothes my soul, and calms my fear; It speaks of pardon bought with blood. 2 And is it true, that many fly The sound that bids my soul rejoice; And rather choose in sin to die, Than turn an ear to mercy’s voice! 3 Alas for those! The day is near, When mercy will be heard no more; Then will they ask in vain to hear The voice they would