The Church Hymnal ‎#46

46. 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 prisoners to release,
In Satan's bondage held:
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron fetters yield.

3 He comes, from thickest films of vice
To clear the mental ray,
And on the eyes oppressed with night
To pour celestial day.

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure;
And with the treasure of His grace
To 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the glad sound! the Saviour comes
• Author: P. Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: BRISTOL
• Composer: E. Hodges
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major