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Hail to the Lord who comes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Hail to the Lord who comes by Anonymous — Lyrics
Hail to the Lord who comes,
comes to his temple gate,
not with his angel host,
not in his kingly state:
no shouts proclaim him nigh,
no crowds his coming wait.
But borne upon the throne
of Mary’s gentle breast,
watched by her duteous love,
in her fond arms at rest;
thus to his Father’s house
he comes, the heavenly guest.
There Joseph at her side
in reverent wonder stands;
and, filled with holy joy,
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About Hail to the Lord who comes
Sung at Christmastime, this hymn setting of Hail to the Lord who comes depicts the Nativity scene with quiet reverence. The anonymous composer presents the text in a four-part SATB arrangement, with the English lyrics focusing on the humble arrival of the infant Jesus, cradled by Mary and visited by Simeon. The music would suit a moment of quiet contemplation during a carol service or a Christmas concert, highlighting the tender intimacy of the scene rather than triumphal proclamation. Its unadorned sacred style makes it an accessible and moving choice for choirs.
