The Psalter ‎#193

193. The Reign of Christ

1 O God, to thy Anointed King
Give truth and righteousness;
Thy people He will justly judge
And give the poor redress.

2 Then ev'ry fruitful mountain side
Shall yield its rich increase,
And righteousness in all the land
Shall bear the fruit of peace.

3 The poor man's cause He will maintain,
The needy He will bless,
And He will break the strength of those
Who would the poor oppress.

4 So men shall fear Thee wile the sun
In daily splendor glows,
And through all ages, while the moon
On earth its light bestows.

5 Like rain upon the new-mown grass,
That falls refreshingly,
Like gentle show'rs that cheer the earth,
So shall His coming be.

6 The righteous in His glorious day
Shall flourish and increase;
The earth, until the moon shall fade,
Shall have abundant peace.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, to Thy Anointed King
• Title: The Reign of Christ
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: Christ: Conqueror; Christ: Judgeship of; Christ: Power of; Civil Magistracy; God: the judge; Gospel: Prevalence and Power of; Missions: Triumphs of; Nations: Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations: Prosperity of; Nations: Ultimate Subjection of; Nature: An Emblem of Grace; Peace; The Poor: Remembered by God; Royalty of Christ: Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ: In His Church; Royalty of Christ: Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ: Mediatorial; Royalty of Christ: Nations Subject to; Royalty of Christ: Ultimate Acknowledgement of; Temperance Songs

Tune Information

• Name: HYMN
• Composer: John E. Gould
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major