162. 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 On him the Spirit, largely poured,
Exerts his sacred fire;
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love,
His holy breast inspire.

3 He comes, the pris'ners to release,
In Satan's bondage held;
The gates of brass before him burst,
The iron fetters yield.

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure;
And with the treasures of his grace
To enrich the humble poor.

5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim;
And heav'n's eternal arches ring
With thy beloved Name.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes
Author: Philip Doddridge (1735)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Birth of; Christ: Life, Ministry and Obedience of (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. SAVIOUR
Composer: Frederick G. Baker (1876)
Meter: C. M.
Key: C Major



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