Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #38 (2024) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Psalm 72 First Line: Hail to the Lord's anointed! Lyrics: 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 let the captive free,
To take away transgression,
And rule in equity.
2. He comes with rescue 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,
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. Kings shall fall down 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
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 forever;
That name to us is love. Topics: Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: CRÜGER
Psalm 72