Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#239

239. Hark, the Glad Sound!

1 Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes,
the Savior promised long;
let ev'ry heart prepare a throne
and ev'ry voice a song.

2 He comes the pris'ners to release,
in Satan's bondage held.
The gates of brass before Him burst,
the iron fetters yield.

3 He comes the broken heart to bind,
the bleeding soul to cure,
and with the treasures of his grace
to enrich the humble poor.

4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
your welcome shall proclaim,
and heav'n's eternal arches ring
with your beloved name.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes
• Title: Hark, the Glad Sound!
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: CHESTERFIELD
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
• Meter: C M
• Key: F Major