The Book of Praise ‎#118

118. Hark the glad sound

1 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes,
the Saviour promised long;
let every heart prepare a throne,
and every voice a song!

2 You come the prisoners to release
in Satan’s bondage held;
the gates of brass before you burst,
the iron fetters yield.

3 You come the broken heart to bind,
the wounded soul to cure,
to bring the treasures of God's grace,
good tidings for the poor.

4 Our glad hosannahs, Prince of Peace,
your welcome shall proclaim;
and heaven’s eternal arches ring
with your most honoured name.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes
• Title: Hark the glad sound
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1701-1751
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 107:16
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  Luke 4:18-19
• Topic: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church Year: Advent; Healing / Health; Jesus Christ: Redeemer and Savior; Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace; Jesus Christ: Name of; Processionals
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Comoser: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
• Arranger: Samuel Webbe the younger, 1770-1843
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain