Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#209

209. Hark, the glad sound; the Saviour comes

1 Hark, the glad sound; the Saviour comes,
The Saviour promised long!
Let every heart prepare a throne,
And every voice a song.

2 On Him the Spirit, largely poured,
Exerts His sacred fire;
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love,
His holy breast inspire.

3 He comes the prisoners to release,
In Satan's bondage held;
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron fetters yield.

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure,
And with the treasures of His grace
T'enrich the humble poor.

5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim,
And heaven's eternal arches ring
With Thy beloved name.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the glad sound; the Saviour comes
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1735)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Advent; Bondage; Christ: First Advent; Christ: Joy of believers in; Christ: Mission of; Christ: Savior; Christ: Works; Freedom in Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. SAVIOUR
• Composer: Frederick G. Baker
• Meter: C. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.