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 72:8
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 72:8
"He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth. Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust. The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him."
— Psalm 72:8
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Mission, Praise, Hope, Kingship of Christ, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 72:8 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
- Hope
- Kingship of Christ
- Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Reflection Hymn
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
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Scripture Reading Psalm 72:8
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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
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesus Shall Reign is one of the most influential missionary hymns in Christian history.
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.