Total Praise ‎#185

185. 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,
Are 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 To Him shall prayer unceasing
And daily vows ascend;
His kingdom still increasing,
A kingdom without end:
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
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Luke 4:18
• Topic: Advent: First; Freedom; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Hope; Jesus Christ: His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ: His Life and Ministry; Joy; Kingdom; New Birth; Peace; Prayer and Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: SHEFFIELD
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: English melody