| Hymn of a Thousand Voices | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 3:39 |
| Working title | |
| Release date | January 29, 2016 |
| Lyrics | John Petrucci |
| Music | Jordan Rudess, John Petrucci |
| First live performance | London Palladium, London, England, on Feb. 18, 2016 |
| Total live plays | 91 |
| Recorded | |
| Other appearances | |
| Previous song | Whispers on the Wind |
| Next song | Our New World |
Hymn of a Thousand Voices is the thirty-first track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album The Astonishing.
Analysis[]
The townspeople of Ravenskill, who were brought to Heaven's Cove by Gabriel's scream, all band together as a chorus and inspire Gabriel to find his voice, which brings Faythe back to the land of the living.
Lyrics[]
[NARRATOR:] Out of the shadows One by one they came To shed their light upon his moment of doubt and pain A thousand voices Rang out through the night A symphony of mercy for their savior Too tired to fight And as the chorus grew A thousand hearts beat true Then like a glowing beacon in the dark Hope came shining through Amazingly, the savior found his voice And all together they rejoiced... [GABRIEL & TOWNSPEOPLE:] Glorious sound Guide her tonight Out of the darkness Into the light Merciful song Set her soul free Unbind the chains of endless sleep! Choirs on high Grant her new life! Make me a vessel of thy boundless grace! Music has shown her the way She lives today!