Hymns, #968

Hope of Glory - Christ Coming to Reign

Eng/Kor:968  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:J. Montgomery
Music:Johann Cruger
Meter:7.6.7.6.D.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

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.

 
 2 

He shall come down like showers

Upon the fruitful earth;

And love, joy, hope, like flowers,

Spring in His path to birth:

Before Him on the mountains

Shall peace, the herald, go;

And righteousness, in fountains,

From hill to valley flow.

 
 3 

Kings shall fall down before Him,

And gold and incense bring;

All nations shall adore Him,

His praise all people sing;

For He shall have dominion

O'er river, sea, and shore,

Far as the eagle's pinion,

Or dove's light wing can soar.

 
 4 

To Him shall prayer unceasing

And daily vows ascend;

His kingdom still increasing,

A kingdom without end.

The mountain dews shall nourish

A seed in weakness sown,

Whose fruit shall spread and flourish,

And shake like Lebanon.

 
 5 

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,

His changeless Name of Love.

 
Hymn #968