Hark the Glad Sound
Words and music by Philip Doddridge · 1735
Key of G · 130 BPM · 3/4 · Art and Music,Atonement,Christmas/Advent · Lk 4:18-19
Verse 1
Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes! The Savior promised long;
Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song.
Verse 2
On Him the Spirit, largely poured, Exerts its sacred Fire;
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy Breast inspire.
Verse 3
He comes the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held;
The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield.
Verse 4
He comes from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray,
And on the eyeballs of the blind To pour celestial day.
Verse 5
He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure;
And with the treasures of His grace T'enrich the humble poor.
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