Hail to the Lord's Anointed is a majestic hymn celebrating the reign of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.
Hymns Based on Psalm 72:12
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 72:12
"For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper. He will have pity on the poor and needy. He will save the souls of the needy. He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight. He will live; and Sheba’s gold will be given to him. Men will pray for him continually. They will bless him all day long. Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field. His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed."
— Psalm 72:12
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Mission, Praise, Advent, Eschatological Hope, Global Worship. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 72:12 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Mission
- Praise
- Advent
- Eschatological Hope
- Global Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Psalm 72:12
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Sermon Mission
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Reflection Hymn Hail to the Lord's Anointed
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Closing Hymn Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun is Isaac Watts’s Christian paraphrase of Psalm 72, a royal psalm that prays for righteous rule, protection of the needy, peace, and blessing among the nations.