Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#123

123. 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 He comes! the prisoners to release,
Of sin's dread sickness healed;
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron letter 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,
Thy welcome shall proclaim;
And heaven's eternal arches ring
With Thy beloved name.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes!
• Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Prince of Peace; Christ: Deliverer; Christ: Incarnate; Christmas Hymns; Advent (See Second Coming): Of Christ; The Son: Christmas; Deliverer, Christ our; Hosannas; Incarnation of Jesus; Prince of Peace; Prisoners, set free

Tune Information

• Name: BYZANTIUM
• Composer: Thomas Jackson, 1715-1781
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major