Verse 1A
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, Great David’s greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun!
Verse 1B
He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity.
Verse 2A
He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth; And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth:
Verse 2B
Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow.
Verse 3A
Kings shall fall down before Him, And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing;
Verse 3B
For He shall have dominion O’er river, sea, and shore, Far as the eagle’s pinion, Or dove’s light wing can soar.
Verse 4A
To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end.
Verse 4B
The mountain dews shall nourish A seed in weakness sown, Whose fruit shall spread and flourish, And shake like Lebanon.
Verse 5A
O’er every foe victorious He on His throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All-blessing and all-blest.
Verse 5B
The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand forever, His changeless Name of Love.