The Blessing of Immanuel's Reign

Verse 1

O God, be Thy Anointed Son With truth and righteousness endowed, That justice may on earth be done, The meek protected from the proud.

Verse 2

Then over mountain side and plain Shall peace spring forth from righteousness; The poor man's cause will He maintain, And save the weak, that none oppress.

Verse 3

Then shall Thy fear on earth be known Long as the sun and moon shall shine; While endless generations run, Kingdom and glory shall be Thine.

Verse 4

Like copious rain in time of dearth, So shall His gracious coming be; As gentle showers that cheer the earth, So He shall bring prosperity.

Verse 5

The just shall flourish in His day, And evermore shall peace extend; From sea to sea shall be His sway, And to the earth's remotest end.

Verse 6

The desert lands to Him shall bow, And all the islands of the sea, And kings with gifts shall pay their vow, His enemies shall bend the knee.

Verse 7

In great compassion for the weak He ever will maintain their right, Will help the poor and save the meek; Their lives are precious in His sight.