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Hark the Glad Sound! The Saviour Comes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Hark the Glad Sound! The Saviour Comes by Thomas Merritt — Lyrics
Doddridge, 1755
1. Hark the glad sound! the Savior comes!
The Savior promised long!
Let every heart prepare a throne,
And every voice a song.
2. On him the Spirit largely poured
Exerts its sacred fire;
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love
His holy breast inspire.
3. He comes the prisoners to release,
In Satan's bondage held;
The gates of brass before him burst,
The iron fetters yield.
4. He comes from thickest films of vice
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About Hark the Glad Sound! The Saviour Comes
Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes! proclaims the advent of Christ, envisioning his triumphant arrival and the salvation he brings. The text paints vivid scenes of liberation, from shattering the bonds of sin and Satan to healing the brokenhearted and enriching the poor. Thomas Merritt's setting for SATB voices captures the exultant and hopeful spirit of this familiar Christmas text, originally penned by Doddridge in 1755. This sacred anthem offers a powerful musical reflection on the profound spiritual impact of the Saviour's coming, inspiring a heartfelt response of preparation and praise.
