The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#295

295. Hark the glad sound! – the Saviour comes

1 Hark the glad sound! — the Saviour comes,
the Saviour 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 the broken heart to bind,
the wounded soul to cure;
and with the treasures of His grace
to enrich the humble poor.

4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Your welcome shall proclaim;
and heaven's eternal arches ring
with Your beloved name.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark the glad sound! – the Saviour comes
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: Christ Promised: His First Advent
• Source: Paraphrase 39

Tune Information

• Name: BRISTOL
• Composer: Thomas Ravenscroft, c. 1590-c. 1633
• Arranger (descant): David Iliff, b. 1939
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Psalmes, 1621
• Copyright: Arr. © David Iliff / Jubilate Hymns