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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O For a Thousand Tongues
Glad Lyrics
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my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
Jesus! the name that calms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease;
Your name is music in our ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.
Life, and health, and peace.
He breaks the power of canceled sin,
You set the prisoner free;
Your blood can make the foulest clean;
And it was shed for me.
You speak and when we hear your voice,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
Hear him, and sing you deaf and dumb,
Our fold has been destroyed
blind men behold your savior come,
and leap, you lame, for joy. Joy
O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
O for a thousand tongues to sing
is a hymn written by Charles Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist movement. Wesley wrote the lyrics in 1739 as a celebration of the first anniversary of his conversion to Christianity. The hymn has been widely used in Christian worship ever since and is celebrated for its praise and adoration of God.
The first verse of the hymn speaks of the desire for many tongues to sing the praises of God. The second verse asks for God's assistance in spreading his name throughout the world. The third verse calls upon the power of Jesus' name to bring peace and healing. The fourth verse talks about the power of Jesus' blood to break the chains of sin and set people free. The fifth verse speaks of new life being given to the dead and the brokenhearted finding joy in Jesus. The final verse repeats the first two lines and affirms the desire to praise God with many tongues.
The hymn's enduring popularity is largely due to its joyful and celebratory tone. It is often sung as a call to worship or a celebration of conversion in Christian communities. Despite being written over 280 years ago, its message of praise and gratitude for God's grace is still relevant and powerful today.
Line by Line Meaning
O for a thousand tongues to sing
I wish I had enough voices to glorify my Lord and Savior with every breath that I take.
my great Redeemer's praise,
I want to express my gratitude for the One who has saved me from eternal damnation.
the glories of my God and King,
I want to join the chorus of all creation in praising the majesty and the power of my God and King.
the triumphs of his grace!
May all voices lifted in praise be a testimony to the countless times His goodness and mercy has triumphed over my shortcomings and failures.
My gracious Master and my God,
You are my Master and my God, and I am willing to be used as a vessel to proclaim Your truth.
assist me to proclaim,
Give me the grace and the anointing to speak with boldness and clarity, so that hearts may be won for You.
to spread through all the earth abroad
May your truth be every known to every nation, tribe and tongue, and may all the earth bow down before You.
the honors of your name.
May every tongue confess that You are Lord and You alone deserve all honor and glory.
Jesus! the name that calms our fears,
The name of Jesus has the power to bring peace to the most troubled heart and to calm the most tumultuous situations.
that bids our sorrows cease;
He is not just a comforter, but the ultimate source of joy and the One who has the power to turn our mourning into dancing.
Your name is music in our ears,
There is no sweeter sound on earth than the name of Jesus, which is music to our ears and balm to our soul.
'tis life, and health, and peace. Life, and health, and peace.
In the name of Jesus, we find life-giving power, healing from our infirmities, and a peace that surpasses all understanding.
He breaks the power of canceled sin,
Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, the power of sin over our lives has been broken, and we are no longer slaves to its grip.
You set the prisoner free;
We who were once bound by sin have been set free by the power of the blood of Jesus, and nothing can hold us captive anymore.
Your blood can make the foulest clean;
There is no sin too great for the blood of Jesus to wash away, and through it, we find complete forgiveness and cleansing.
And it was shed for me.
The blood of Jesus was shed for me personally, and I am eternally grateful for the sacrifice He made on my behalf.
You speak and when we hear your voice,
When we hear the still small voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to our hearts, we are transformed and given new life.
new life the dead receive;
The power of the Holy Spirit is able to bring life to those who were once dead in their sins and separated from the life-giving power of God.
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
The love of God is able to heal the brokenness of our hearts and bring joy to those who are mourning.
the humble poor believe.
The message of the Gospel is able to penetrate the hearts of the most humble and needy, bringing salvation and hope to all who believe.
Hear him, and sing you deaf and dumb,
Even those who are unable to hear or speak are invited to join the choir of all creation in praising the One who is worthy of all honor and glory.
Our fold has been destroyed
The power of Jesus has destroyed the yoke of sin and death that once held us in captivity.
blind men behold your savior come,
The healing power of Jesus is able to restore sight to the blind, and to open the eyes of those who were once spiritually blind.
and leap, you lame, for joy. Joy
Through the love of Jesus, even those who were once lame are able to leap for joy, knowing that they have been made whole and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John-Marylou Wells
on There Is Hope
2nd stanza, 2nd line should read " And lives shared for years fall apart"
Dan Roman
on The Reason
Wrong lyrics!