The Book of Praise ‎#115

115. 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 brings salvation speedy
to those who suffer wrong;
he saves the poor and needy,
and helps the weak be strong;
they sing who once were sighing,
their darkness turned to light,
for they, who once were dying,
are precious in his sight.

3 He shall come down like showers
upon the fruitful earth,
and 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 All powers shall bow before him,
and gold and incense bring;
all nations shall adore him,
his praise all people sing,
for he shall have dominion
o'er river, sea and shore,
far as the eagle's pinion
or dove's light wing can soar.

5 O'er every foe victorious,
Christ 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 forever-
that name to us is Love.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed
• Title: Hail to the Lord's Anointed
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Covenant; Epiphany; Jesus Christ: Son of David / Messiah; Jesus Christ: Name of; Peace; Processionals; Recessionals; Righteousness; Salvation; Social Concerns / Social Justice; Victory / Triumph
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: CRÜGER

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THEODULPH
• Composer: Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: See also: ST. THEODULPH, 115, 214