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 singing

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

Love joy and hope like flowers

Spring in his path to birth

Before him on the mountains

Shall peace the herald go

And righteousness like fountains

From hill to valley flow

To him shall prayer unceasing

And daily vows ascend

His kingdom still increasing

A kingdom without end

The tide of time shall never

His covenant remove

His name shall stand for ever

His Name alone is love