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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 Anonymous — 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 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,
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:
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About Hail to the Lord's Anointed
This anthem by an anonymous composer is set for SATB choir. The English text is a paraphrase of Psalm 72, celebrating the coming of a Messiah who will bring justice, peace, and liberation to the world. The lyrics speak of breaking oppression, freeing captives, and ruling with equity. It also describes the Messiah bringing comfort and strength to the suffering, transforming their sorrow into joy and darkness into light. The imagery of the Messiah coming like showers upon the earth and righteousness flowing like a river paints a vivid picture of a reign of peace and abundance. This hymn, rooted in sacred tradition, offers a powerful and uplifting message of hope and divine justice.
