African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#107

107. 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: 76.76.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent and Nativity
• Notes: Alternate tune: WEBB

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 76.76.D.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Gesangbuch der H. W. K. Hofkappelle, 1784