Common Praise (1998) ‎#101

101. 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 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.
To him shall prayer unceasing
and daily vows ascend,
his kingdom still increasing,
a kingdom without end.

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 for ever:
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: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Exodus 15:1-21
  ;
  1 Samuel 16:1-13
  ;
  Psalm 18:1-20
  ;
  Psalm 68
  ;
  Psalm 72
  ;
  Psalm 89:1-37
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 1:1-17
  ;
  Matthew 9:27-31
  ;
  Matthew 12:15-21
  ;
  Matthew 20:29-34
  ;
  Matthew 22:34-40
  ;
  Mark 10:46-52
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
  ;
  Luke 4:14-21
  ;
  Romans 1:1-7
  ;
  Hebrews 1:1-12
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Adoration; Advent; Covenant; Epiphany (feast); Kingdom

Tune Information

• Name: CRÜGER
• Composer (melody): Johann Crüger (1598-1662)
• Adapter: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
• Meter: 76 76 D