509. Hark the glad sound

1.

Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comes,

the Saviour promised long ;

Take up the word, ye blood- bought saints,

Renew the gladsome song.

2.

He comes creation to release,

in Satan's bondage held ;

The tyrant’s thraldom to destroy,

And make th’ usurper yield.

3.

He comes the mighty foe to bind,

The groaning earth to free ;

And, chief of all God’s priceless gifts,

Himself its Lord to be.

4.

Hosannas glad, Thou Prince of Peace,

Thy welcome shall proclaim ;

And all creation shall rejoice

In Thy belovèd name.