The New English Hymnal ‎#55

55. 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 succour 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, 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;
To 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;
That name to us is Love.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed!
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: The Christian Year: From Epiphany Till Lent
• Notes: Alternative tune KING'S LYNN 492

Tune Information

• Name: CRÜGER
• Composer: J. Crüger, 1598-1662
• Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-89
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: F Major
• Source: From a chorale by J. Crüger