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Hail to the Lord's Anointed, |
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Great David's greater Son! |
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Hail, in the time appointed, |
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His reign on earth begun! |
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He comes to break oppression, |
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To set the captive free, |
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To take away transgression, |
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And rule in equity. |
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He comes, with succor speedy, |
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To those who suffer wrong; |
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To help the poor and needy, |
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And bid the weak be strong; |
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To give them songs for singing, |
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Their darkness turn to light, |
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Whose souls, condemned and dying, |
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Were precious in his sight. |
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He shall come down like showers |
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Upon the fruitful earth; |
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Love, joy, and hope, like flowers, |
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Spring in his path to birth; |
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Before him, on the mountains, |
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Shall peace the herald go; |
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And righteousness, like fountains, |
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From hill to valley flow. |
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To him shall prayer unceasing |
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And daily vows ascend, |
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His kingdom still increasing, |
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A kingdom without end. |
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The tide of time shall never |
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His covenant remove; |
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His name shall stand for ever, |
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His Name alone is love. |
