Hail to the Lord's Anointed
For SAB Choir and Organ. A setting of the tune Ellacombe with contrasting middle section. An assured and accessible arrangement for your smaller choir.
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,
are precious in his sight.
O'er every foe victorious,
He on his throne shall rest,
From age to age more glorious,
All blessing, and all blest.
The tide of time shall never,
his covenant remove.
His name shall stand forever,
that name to us is love.