109. 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.

AMEN.

Text Information
First Line: Hail, to the Lord's Anointed
Title: Hail, to the Lord's Anointed
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Advent and Nativity
Tune Information
Name: ELLACOMBE
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Gesangbuch der Herzogl, 1784



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