Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#328

328. 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,
Were precious in his sight.

3 He shall come down like showers
Upon the fruitful earth;
And love, joy, hope, the 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771 - 1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Scripture:
  Psalm 72
• Topic: The Church Year: Advent; The Church Year: Epiphany; The Propagation of the Gospel; Church Life and Work: The Kingdom of God
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to AURELIA (No. 285).

Tune Information

• Name: WESTWOOD
• Composer: Robert Hyslop McCartney, 1844 - 1905
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: G Major