Hail to the Lord’s Anointed-
Great David’s greater Son!
When to the time appointed
The rolling years shall run,
He comes to break oppression,
To set the captive free,
To take away transgression,
And rule in equity.

The heavens which now conceal Him
In counsels deep and wise,
In glory shall reveal Him
To our rejoicing eyes:
He who with hands uplifted
Went from the earth below,
Shall come again, all gifted
His blessing to bestow!

He shall come down like showers
Upon the new-mown grass,
And joy and hope, like flowers,
Spring up where He doth pass,
Before Him, on the mountains,
Shall Peace, the herald go;
And righteousness, in fountains,
From hill to valley flow.

Kings shall fall down before Him,
And gold and incense bring;
All nations shall adore Him-
His praise all people sing!
Outstretched His wide dominion
Over river, sea, and shore,
Far as the eagle’s pinion,
Or dove’s light wing can soar!