1 - The band ma… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands using the name "Glad"
1 - The band making the most longstanding use of the name is a contemporary Christian band (and often, a cappella ensemble) formed in 1972 on the campus of West Chester State University of Pennsylvania when singer Ed Nalle auditioned for a new Christian band. Nalle would write and produce much of GLAD's early material in addition to his role as lead vocalist. The other members (from Temple University in Philadelphia) were Bob Kauflin (keyboards, vocals), T. Coble (bass, vocals), John Bolles (guitar, vocals), and Brad Curry (drums). The group's name was chosen from a poll taken at a shopping mall. Playing over 200 dates annually at college campuses, churches and concert halls throughout the United States, GLAD released their first two albums on Myrrh Records in 1978 and 1980.
"The Reason" (on Beyond a Star) was their first a cappella song, which they subsequently re-recorded for their 1988 watershed album, The Acapella Project. That album was released with some trepidation because there was no track record in the genre for the Christian market, but it proved tremendously popular (selling over 400,000 copies), and received a Dove Award nomination and a Billboard Critic's Choice Award. Since that time, GLAD has alternated band and a cappella recordings and increased their admirers, evidenced by new groups that are obviously influenced by the group's elaborate, multilayered sound.
GLAD ventured into the mainstream with their 1995 release, A Cappella Gershwin (featuring some arrangements by the legendary Gene Puerling), which set the a cappella world buzzing and helped introduce their music to a wider audience.
GLAD's current lineup includes Nalle and longtime members Chris Davis (a musician with a strong background in classical and electric guitar, plus session work in the Northwest) and John Gates (an experienced studio percussionist who backed Gladys Knight & the Pips, Frankie and the Knockouts, and others), plus alternating keyboardists Paul Langford and Don Pardoe. Kauflin and Don Hart are the group's primary a cappella arrangers. Recently, the group has released recordings inspired by the writings of John Piper and the worship music of Sovereign Grace Ministries (formerly PDI).
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2 - The second band calling itself Glad is Timothy B. Schmit's band, who made one album in 1968 before he left to join Poco and become a leading figure in the development and evolution of Country Rock.
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3 - Third, Glad is also the name of a little-known UK indie band. Formed in Oxford in 1988, the band that was to become Glad changed their name more often than their underwear. Settling on Smitty’s Chopper for their first gig, the band’s original line-up was Mark Jordan (bass & vocals), Tony Greenham (guitar), Jon Williams (guitar), Will Crerar (drums) and John Tabinor (vocals). Jordan soon took over as main vocalist with Tabinor opting to leave rather than become an embarrassing appendage. The band’s name gradually morphed into Paisley Nightmare and Angus-Boyd Heron was recruited on bass, leaving Jordan free to focus on his frontman persona. After a final, Madchester-inspired name change to Glad and a personnel change in the drumming department, the band split in 1992.
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In the First Light
Glad Lyrics
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No one knew He had arrived
Things continued as they had been
While a new born softly cried.
But the heavens wrapped in wonder
Knew the meaning of His birth
In the weakness of a baby
They knew God had come to earth.
It was hard to understand
That this baby not yet speaking
Was the Word of God to man.
He would tell them of His kingdom,
But their hearts would not believe
They would hate Him and in anger
They would nail Him to a tree.
But the sadness would be broken
As the song of life arose
And the First born of creation
Would ascend and take his throne.
He had left it to redeem us,
But before His life began
He knew He´d come back not as a baby
But as The Lord of ev´ry man.
Hear the angels as they´re singing
On the morning of His birth
But how much greater will our song be
When He comes again to earth
When He comes again
Hear the angels as they´re singing
On the morning of His birth
But how much greater will our song be
When He comes again to Earth
When He comes to rule the Earth!
When He comes back, When He comes back
To rule the Earth!
In Glad's song In the First Light, the story of the birth of Jesus Christ is depicted as a marvel from the heavens that still goes unnoticed by many on Earth. The song sets up the scene of an ordinary day that began with a newborn crying, while heaven rejoices over the arrival of the Messiah. The lyrics then shift to highlight the irony of God's presence on Earth, as a frail newborn incapable of speaking, yet possessing the power to save humanity.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the ultimate destiny of Jesus Christ, which would culminate in His crucifixion and resurrection. Glad does not shy away from the truth that many would not believe in Christ's saving power, and some would be blinded by their anger and hate towards him. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, reminding the listener that the victory of the Resurrection was inevitable and will herald the return of Christ as Lord of all.
The chorus emphasizes the transcendental nature of the event, highlighting the angelic choir that sang at His birth and pointing towards a future day when Christ will return to rule the earth. The song's overall message is that the significance of Christ's birth and life should not be lost on anyone, and everyone should share in the anticipation of His second coming.
Line by Line Meaning
In the first light of a new day
At dawn on the beginning of a new day
No one knew He had arrived
Nobody was aware of His arrival
Things continued as they had been
Life continued as usual
While a new born softly cried.
A baby cried softly
But the heavens wrapped in wonder
The sky was filled with wonder
Knew the meaning of His birth
Understood the significance of His arrival
In the weakness of a baby
Despite the vulnerability of an infant
They knew God had come to earth.
They recognized that God had come among us
As His mother held him closely,
While His mother held Him near
It was hard to understand
Difficult to comprehend
That this baby not yet speaking
Even though this newborn was not yet vocal
Was the Word of God to man.
This baby was the manifestation of God's message to humanity
He would tell them of His kingdom,
He would teach them about His reign
But their hearts would not believe
But unfortunately they would not accept the message
They would hate Him and in anger
They would despise Him and with rage
They would nail Him to a tree.
They would crucify Him
But the sadness would be broken
However, their sorrow would be diminished
As the song of life arose
When the gift of life was resurrected
And the First born of creation
And the first one born of everything
Would ascend and take his throne.
Would rise and receive His position of power
He had left it to redeem us,
He intentionally departed to save humanity
But before His life began
Yet before He even started living
He knew He´d come back not as a baby
He already knew that when He returned, He wouldn't come as an infant
But as The Lord of ev´ry man.
Rather, He would return as the ruler of every person
Hear the angels as they´re singing
Listen to the angels singing
On the morning of His birth
On the day He was born
But how much greater will our song be
But imagine how much more powerful our song will be
When He comes again to earth
When He returns to our world once more
When He comes again
When He returns
To rule the Earth!
To have dominion over the world!
When He comes back, When He comes back
When He returns, when He returns
To rule the Earth!
To have dominion over the world!
Writer(s): Robert John Kauflin
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tozer Bible Class PILIPINAS
The most powerful message in the universe is in this song. Thank you so much for uploading it. Be blessed always. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
IN THE FIRST LIGHT
In the first light of a new day
No one knew He had arrived
Things continued as they had been
While a newborn softly cried
But the heavens rapt in wonder
Knew the meaning of His birth
In the weakness of a baby
They knew God had come to earth
As His mother held Him closely
It was hard to understand
That this baby not yet speaking
Was the Word of God to man
He would tell them of His kingdom
But their hearts would not believe
They would hate Him and in anger
They would nail Him to a tree
But the sadness would be broken
As the song of life arose
And the Firstborn of creation
Would ascend and take His throne
He had left it to redeem us
But before His life began
He knew He'd come back not as a baby
But as the LORD of ev'ry man
Hear the angels as they're singing
On the morning of His birth
But how much greater will their song be
When He comes again
When He comes again
Hear the angels as they're singing
On the morning of His birth
But how much greater will their song be
When He comes again to Earth
When He comes to rule the Earth!
When He comes back
When He comes back
TO RULE THE EARTH!
ArtRat
In the first light of a new day
No one knew He had arrived
Things continued as they had been
While a new born softly cried.
But the heavens wrapped in wonder
Knew the meaning of His birth
In the weakness of a baby
They knew God had come to earth.
As His mother held him closely,
It was hard to understand
That this baby not yet speaking
Was the Word of God to man.
He would tell them of His kingdom,
But their hearts would not believe
They would hate Him and in anger
They would nail Him to a tree.
But the sadness would be broken
As the song of life arose
And the First born of creation
Would ascend and take his throne.
He had left it to redeem us,
But before His life began
He knew He´d come back not as a baby
But as The Lord of ev´ry man.
Hear the angels as they´re singing
On the morning of His birth
But how much greater will our song be
When He comes again to earth
When He comes again
Hear the angels as they´re singing
On the morning of His birth
But how much greater will our song be
When He comes again to Earth
When He comes to rule the Earth!
When He comes back, When He comes back
To rule the Earth!
Beepie's Girl
"How much greater will our song be, when He comes to rule the Earth!" Brings tears to my eyes every time.
Michael Morell
Me too!
Kenny Fisher
Listening Easter morning before Sunrise service 2023! His coming for his bride, the New Testament church, is truly very near! Look at the Matthew 24 -21 signs as they are all simultaneously occurring for the 1st time in earth's history! I say withJohn as he concludes the Revelation in the 22nd, even so come Lord Jesus! Amen and Praise Him!
Benjamin Scott Campbell
This is one of the most powerful, Christ-glorifying Christmas songs I have ever heard.
C. Myesska
Amen
Nathaniel Lowry
Christ, nor ANY of the Apostles kept Christmas.
Its a pagan festival. Amazing isn’t it my friend!
Zoran Sulc
Still the best version! I still get a shiver when they hit "Hear the Angels....." at 2:04 and it just soars and soars!
Drew Shirley
I first heard this more than 20 years ago and I've still never heard anything like that last chord.
Brian Plank
Can you please mail me a copy of sno-caps perhaps???
Skits By Chris
Same here bro! It's crazy I haven't heard anything remotely close since childhood