Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#139

139. Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes

1 Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes,
The Savior promised long;
Let every heart prepare a throne,
And every 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 eyeballs of the blind
To pour the heav'nly day.

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure,
And with the treasures of His grace
T'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 Savior comes
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Advent

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