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