Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#142

142. O God, Be Thy Anointed Son

1 O God, be Thy Anointed Son
With truth and righteousness endowed,
That justice may on earth be done,
The meek protected from the proud.

2 Then over mountain side and plain
Shall peace spring forth from righteousness;
The poor man's cause will He maintain,
And save the weak, that none oppress.

3 Then shall Thy fear on earth be known
Long as the sun and moon shall shine;
While endless generations run,
Kingdom and glory shall be Thine.

4 Like copious rain in time of dearth,
So shall His gracious coming be;
As gentle showers that cheer the earth,
So He shall bring prosperity.

5 The just shall flourish in His day,
And evermore shall peace extend;
From sea to sea shall be His sway,
And to the earth's remotest end.

6 The desert lands to Him shall bow,
And all the islands of the sea,
And kings with gifts shall pay their vow,
His enemies shall bend the knee.

7 In great compassion for the weak
He ever will maintain their right,
Will help the poor and save the meek;
Their lives are precious in His sight.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, be Thy anointed Son
• Title: O God, Be Thy Anointed Son
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Christ as King; Kingdom of Christ; Missions; Offerings; Peace and Rest; The Poor; Second Coming of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: HURSLEY
• Arranger: William H. Monk (1861)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: German Melody