The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#19

19. Hark, the Glad Sound, the Saviour Comes

1 Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes,
The Saviour 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,
Enrich the humble poor.

4 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
• Title: Hark, the Glad Sound, the Saviour Comes
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1735)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 61:1-3
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Christ: Second Advent of; Names and Office of Christ: Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ: Riches; Names and Office of Christ: Salvation; Christ, Prince of Peace; Second Advent

Tune Information

• Name: HENRY
• Composer: S. B. Pond (1835)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major