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Hail to the Lord's anointed
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hail to the Lord's anointed by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
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.
He comes with succour 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.
He shall come down like showers
upon the fruitful earth,
and love, joy, hope, like flowers,
spring in his path to birth:
before him on the mountains
shall peace, the herald, go;
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About Hail to the Lord's anointed
William Henry Monk's setting of "Hail to the Lord's Anointed" is a noble anthem for SATB choir, sung in English. The music opens with a dignified, homophonic texture, establishing a sense of majestic reverence. As the text unfolds, the voices move with flowing lines, mirroring the message of hope and liberation. The composer crafts moments of gentle warmth alongside passages of powerful declaration, reflecting the dual nature of the 'Anointed One's' coming – as both a gentle saviour and a righteous king. This hymn is deeply rooted in the tradition of sacred music, offering a compelling musical interpretation of a text that speaks of justice, peace, and the transformative power of divine rule.
