The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#110

110. 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, 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 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Advent and Nativity

Tune Information

• Name: WESTWOOD
• Composer: R H McCartney
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Key: A♭ Major