Hail to the Lord's Anointed <br />Great David's greater Son: <br />Hail, in the time appointed, <br />His reign on earth begun! <br /> <br />He comes with succour speedy, <br />To those who suffer wrong; <br />To help the poor and needy, <br />And bid the weak be strong. <br /> <br />By such shall He be feared <br />While sun and moon endure, <br />Beloved, obeyed, revered, <br />For He shall judge the poor, <br /> <br />Through changing generations, <br />With justice, mercy, truth, <br />While stars maintain their stations <br />Or moons renew their youth. <br /> <br />He shall come down like showers <br />Upon the fruitful earth, <br />And love, hope, joy, like flowers, <br />Spring in his path to birth. <br /> <br />Before Him, on the mountains, <br />Shall peace, the herald, go; <br />And righteousness in fountains, <br />From hill to valley flow. <br /> <br />With offerings of devotion, <br />Ships from the Isles shall meet, <br />To pour the wealth of oceans <br />In tribute at his feet. <br /> <br />Kings shall fall down before Him, <br />And gold and incense bring; <br />All nations shall adore Him, <br />His praise all people sing; <br /> <br />For He shall have dominion <br />O'er river, sea, and shore, <br />Far as the eagle's pinion, <br />Or dove's light wing can soar. <br /> <br />For Him shall prayer unceasing, <br />And daily vows ascend; <br />His kingdom still increasing, <br />A kingdom without end; <br /> <br />The mountain dews shall nourish <br />A seed in weakness sown, <br />Whose fruit shall spread and flourish, <br />And shake like Lebanon. <br /> <br />The tide of time shall never <br />His covenant remove; <br />His name shall stand for ever, <br />That name to us is Love.<br /><br />James Montgomery<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hail-to-the-lord-s-anointed/
