The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#77

77. 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 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.

3 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed
• Title: Hail to the Lord's Anointed
• Author: James Montgomery (1821)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
  ;
  Luke 4:18-19
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: TOURS
• Composer: Berthold Tours (1872; alt.)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: E♭ Major