Glad Tidings

Glad tidings! glad tidings! O wonderful love!
A message has come from our Father above;
’Tis Jesus who brought it to young and to old,
A message of mercy more precious than gold.

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Glad tidings, glad tidings!
O wonderful, wonderful, wonderful love!
Glad tidings, glad tidings!
We hail the glad tidings of wonderful love.

He saith to the weary, O come unto Me;
The poor and the lowly His glory may see;
He blesseth the meek with His soul-cheering voice;
He comforts the mourners and bids them rejoice.

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How happy are they who believe in the Lord,
And love the sweet counsel they find in His Word!
Be ready to hear, and be swift to obey,
And follow His steps in the bright shining way.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1887

This hymn is also known as "O Wonderful Love" or "Glad Tidings of Wonderful Love." It is one of the many gospel songs written by Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby, 1820–1915). The lyrics match her style and were published in collections such as "Songs of Redeeming Love" (1887). No strong alternate attributions exist.