Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#283b

283b. Hail to the Lord's anointed

1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed;
Great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
To set the captive free,
To take away transgression,
And rule in equity.

2 He comes, with succor speedy,
To those who suffer wrong;
To help the poor and needy,
And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing,
Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying,
Were precious in His sight.

3 He shall come down like showers
Upon the fruitful earth;
Love, joy, and hope, like flowers,
Spring in His path to birth.
Before Him, on the mountains,
Shall peace the herald go;
And righteousness in fountains,
From hill to valley flow.

4 Kings shall fall down before Him
And gold and incense bring;
All nations shall adore Him,
His praise all people sing;
For Him shall prayer unceasing
And daily vows ascend;
His kingdom still increasing,
A kingdom without end.

5 O'er every foe victorious,
He on His throne shall rest;
From age to age more glorious,
All-blessing and all-blest.
The tide of time shall never
His covenant remove;
His name shall stand for ever,
His changeless name of Love.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail to the Lord's anointed
• Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Messiah; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Showers of Blessing; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Messiah; Missions (See also Kingdom of God)

Tune Information

• Name: SALVE DOMINE
• Composer: Lawrence W. Watson, 1860-
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: G Major or modal