Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#265

265. Hark, the glad sound

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, the broken heart to bind,
the bleeding soul to cure,
and with the treasures of his grace
to bless the humble poor.

4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
thy welcome shall proclaim;
and heav'n's eternal arches ring
with thy belovèd name.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes
• Title: Hark, the glad sound
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Luke 4:18-19
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-3
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  John 3:3
  ;
  John 12:13
  ;
  Luke 2:14
  ;
  Malachi 4:2
  ;
  Mark 11:8-10
  ;
  Matthew 1:23
  ;
  Matthew 21:8-9
  ;
  Philippians 2:7
  ;
  Revelation 4:6
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
  ;
  Revelation 7:14
  ;
  Romans 5:10
• Topic: Advent; Year B: Advent 3

Tune Information

• Name: BRISTOL
• Composer: Thomas Ravenscroft, c. 1582-c. 1633
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Psalms" (1621)