Hymn 36 — Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
| 36 | J. MONTGOMERY (1771-1854) | 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. |
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Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! When to the time appointed The rolling years shall run, He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. | |
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The heav'ns, which now conceal Him In counsels deep and wise, In glory shall reveal Him Before our joyful eyes; He, who with hands uplifted Went from the earth below, Shall come again all gifted His blessing to bestow. | |
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He shall come down like showers Upon the new-mown grass, And joy and hope, like flowers, Spring up where He doth pass; Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. | |
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Kings shall fall down before Him And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing. Outstretched His wide dominion O'er river, sea and shore, Far as the eagle's pinion Or dove's light wing can soar. | |