Monday, December 18, 2017

December 18

Hark, the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes... written by Philip Doddridge (1702-1751), wins the prize for difficulty in finding a good rendition - here are two of the best. 

A nice choral presentation by a Slovakian choir

A beautiful trumpet version accompanied by strange pictures.


1 Hark, the glad sound! The Savior comes, 
the Savior promised long! 
Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, 
and ev'ry voice a song.

2 He comes the pris'ners 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 
t'enrich the humbled poor.

4 Our glad Hosannas, Prince of Peace, 
Thy welcome shall proclaim;
and heav'n’s eternal arches ring 
with Thy beloved Name.